Cocofloss is made from materials that do not contain PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances). Cocofloss is made of polyester fibers coated with microcrystalline wax, coconut oil, and fragrances, all of which contain no added PFAS. Cocofloss meets Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, a European Union (EU) regulation that sets safety requirements for plastic materials and articles that come into contact with food.
There are many routes for PFAS into the environment— for example, firefighting foam can be directly released into the environment, or household cleaning products and cosmetics containing PFAS can be washed down the drain and indirectly enter the environment. Your non-stick pan? Probably PFAS. Your waterproof coat? Possibly PFAS. Your greaseproof paper? PFAS. Because PFAS are fairly ubiquitous in the environment at large, Cocofloss is produced in a facility where PFAS may be present.
The good news is that you can limit your exposure to PFAS by making swaps in your everyday life, like frying your morning eggs with a cast-iron pan instead of non-stick teflon. As a reminder, the threat of persistent chemicals is not new. It’s why we’re committed to using materials we can feel good about and use in our own homes. We guarantee gum bliss (you'll love it!) or your floss is on us!