September 11, 2025 – PT ALBA Tridi Plastics Recycling Indonesia in Kendal, Central Java, Indonesia, has been granted a second No Objection Letter (NOL) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) pellets, following the first FDA NOL received for its rPET flakes in March 2025. The dual certification provides full FDA validation for PT ALBA Tridi’s entire production process, from post-consumer bottles to finished pellets, authorizing all output for use in direct food-contact applications worldwide.
This milestone, achieved in less than one year of operation, solidifies PT ALBA Tridi’s position as a leading and fully certified producer of high-quality food-grade rPET in Asia. The FDA’s approval is a global benchmark for safety and quality, which is recognized in the U.S. and other regions under FDA jurisdiction.
“Achieving full FDA certification for both flakes and pellets in under a year is a testament to our commitment to the high quality, technological excellence and circular economy principles,” stated Christophe Ngo, General Manager of PT ALBA Tridi, “This achievement further empowers us to better support brands in reducing their virgin plastic usage and meeting their sustainable goals efficiently, while directly contributing to Indonesia’s commitment to achieve net zero carbon emission by 2060.”
As the first and only rPET producer in Central Java, Indonesia, PT ALBA Tridi operates a state-of-the-art facility that combines European technological expertise with Asian operational excellence. The plant is capable of producing 24,000 tons of rPET flakes and 12,000 tons of rPET pellets annually—all meeting stringent food-grade standards. In collaboration with ALBA Group Asia, PT ALBA Tridi is driving the region’s circular economy forward and contributing to a world without waste.
For more information about PT ALBA Tridi’s certified rPET solutions, please contact:
inquiry.plastics@albagroup.asia
About PT ALBA Tridi Plastics Recycling Indonesia
Strategically located in the Kendal Industrial Park, Central Java, PT ALBA Tridi Plastics Recycling operates a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to transforming local post-consumer PET bottles into high-quality, food-grade rPET materials since Q4 2024. The 2.6-hectare facility features cutting-edge technology from leading equipment manufacturers, processing 48,000 tons of PET bottles annually to sustainably produce approximately 24,000 tons of rPET flakes and 12,000 tons of rPET food-grade pellets. These outputs are certified to stringent global standards, including US FDA NOL for direct food contact, GRS, RCS, SMETA, ISO 9001, and EFSA full registration. These high-quality materials can be utilized for the manufacturing of new beverage bottles ready for consumption again, food packaging, textiles and automotive components, both within Indonesia and for export purposes.
