Non-fluorinated oil-resistant paper "O-hajiki"

At the bagel specialty store "MARUICHI BAGEL," located in Shimbashi, Tokyo, we have adopted the non-fluorinated oil-resistant paper "O-hajiki" for sandwich wrapping. "O-hajiki" achieves oil resistance using only paper materials and does not use PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which raise concerns about environmental and health impacts. In this adoption, we received recognition for the peace of mind provided by not using PFAS, our commitment to environmental considerations, and the natural texture of the paper material, which harmonizes with MARUICHI BAGEL's brand concept. Moving forward, our company will continue to develop environmentally friendly paper materials and new materials derived from wood, contributing to a sustainable society. MARUICHI BAGEL is a bakery that offers authentic New York-style bagels made from carefully selected ingredients and unique methods, gaining support from many bagel fans. MARUICHI BAGEL Official HP: https://www.maruichibagel.com/home

Oji Futech Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting at "FOOMA JAPAN 2025," which will be held for four days starting June 10 (Wednesday) at Tokyo Big Sight. This exhibition is one of the largest comprehensive food manufacturing exhibitions in the world, bringing together all solutions related to food production. It attracts attention every year as a venue for information exchange and the creation of new business opportunities through the display of the latest technologies and products in the food industry. At Oji Futech's booth, we will introduce products that contribute to solving issues such as environmental considerations surrounding food packaging and food waste reduction, including our non-fluorinated oil-resistant paper "O-hajiki."

We are pleased to announce that "O-hajiki," a non-fluorinated oil-resistant paper developed by Oji F-Tex Co., Ltd. (President: Hirokazu Yasui, Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo), a group company of Oji Holdings Corporation (President: Hiroyuki Isono, Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo), has been adopted for the packaging of "Imagawa-yaki that can be eaten frozen," which will be sold at the restaurant "Terrace Nichirei" by Nichirei Foods, Inc. (President: Masahiko Takenaga, Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) during the 2025 World Expo in Osaka and Kansai. Nichirei Foods aims to communicate the universal values of frozen foods, such as "delicious and convenient," along with new attractions and possibilities for the future through the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The environmentally and health-conscious "O-hajiki" aligns with this philosophy as a sustainable packaging material with future-oriented appeal, leading to its adoption.

Eftax Co., Ltd. has launched a new product, "O-hajiki(W)FDA CoC," a non-fluorinated oil-resistant paper that considers the environment and health, compliant with FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) standards. The new product "O-hajiki(W)FDA CoC" not only does not use fluorinated oil repellents but also meets the chemical composition and product safety standards set by the FDA, making it suitable for overseas expansion. This product also supports the issuance of documentation confirming compliance with FDA standards. *1 Conventional fluorinated oil repellents have used PFAS (a type of organic fluorine compound) for oil resistance and water repellency. Concerns about the impact of PFAS on human health have been reported in recent years, leading to movements to restrict its use in Europe and the United States. *2 The product complies with the usage conditions and food classifications outlined in U.S. FDA 21 C.F.R. §176.170 and §176.180, meeting all food classifications under usage conditions E (room temperature filling and storage) and H (frozen or refrigerated for reheating purposes).