FDA clears the way for a system that releases chlorine dioxide gas to kill bacteria and spoilage organisms
In June, the FDA issued a letter of no objection for Microsphere, an antimicrobial packaging system that releases chlorine dioxide gas to kill bacteria and spoilage organisms. Release rates are dictated by temperature and humidity levels. As humidity rises, gas release increases; if humidity drops, release slows and eventually stops. The biocide also acts as a deodorizer, eliminating unpleasant odors.