Quality Control & Food-Safe Printing
What actually happens between your approved proof and a finished cup — the checks that keep every order food-safe and consistent.
Three Layers of Quality Control
FDA-Compliant Inks
Every ink batch is food-safe and tested before it touches a cup.
Print Inspection
Color accuracy and registration checked throughout the production run, not just at the end.
Proof Approval Gate
Production never starts without your written proof sign-off.
Food-Safe Ink Standards
All printing uses food-safe, FDA-compliant inks applied to the exterior of the cup only, cured to prevent any migration into the beverage. Ink batches are tested and certified before entering production — this applies across all six materials we print: PET, PP, PS, PLA, paper, and foam.
How Color and Registration Are Checked
Screen printing runs are spot-checked throughout production, not just inspected at the end of a batch. That means color drift or registration issues are caught mid-run rather than discovered after your full order is already packed.
The Proof Approval Gate
No order enters production without your written approval on a digital proof. This single control point catches the majority of potential errors — wrong color, wrong sizing, misplaced logo — before a single cup is printed.
Material-Specific Compliance
- PP, PET, PS: BPA-free, FDA 21 CFR food contact approved
- PLA: ASTM D6400 certified for commercial compostability, FDA food contact approved
- Paper & Foam: Food-safe coatings and inks rated for their intended temperature range
Material-specific safety details are covered on each product page — see PP, PET, PLA for full compliance specs.
Quality & Compliance FAQ
Questions About Compliance for Your Order?
Talk to us about the documentation or certifications your business needs.