Revolymer has received “GRAS” regulator approval to sell its removable and degradable chewing gum in the US.
The chewing gum is also going through final stages in Europe.
Revolymer’s environmentally responsible chewing gum is both removable from many surfaces to help reduce gum littering and it will also degrade over time in landfill.
“80% of gum finds its way onto UK streets at a cost of over £150m per year for local councils to remove,” said Roger Pettman.
“Revolymer’s technology solves a very costly and environmentally challenging problem. With
US food approval in hand and European food approval expected shortly, we’re pleased to see that the potential of our chewing gum is being recognised with regulatory approval.”