Unicorn Bags Joins the Functional Mushroom Council
October 26, 2025
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July 11, 2025 – Plano, TX— Unicorn Bags, the global leader in specialty grow bags for mushroom cultivation, has received full certification under EN 1186 and FDA 21 CFR 177.1520, confirming that its entire line of proprietary polypropylene resins meets the highest international standards for food-contact safety — even under OM5 testing conditions (121°C for 2 hours), simulating steam sterilization.
Testing was conducted by Eurofins, a globally recognized third-party laboratory.
This accreditation directly supports the real-world needs of cultivators who sterilize substrates using high heat and pressure. It confirms that no harmful chemical migration occurs from the plastic into the growing medium, even under the most demanding conditions.
EN 1186 is the European Union’s standard for testing plastic materials in contact with food. The OM5 testing level simulates steam sterilization at 121°C for 2 hours, which mirrors how mushroom substrates are commonly prepared.
FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 ensures that the resin’s formulation meets U.S. regulatory standards for polypropylene used in food-contact applications.
Together, these certifications show that Unicorn Bags are not just compliant — they’re engineered for purity, performance, and peace of mind in the environments cultivators depend on.
No other grow bag manufacturer has achieved certified compliance under OM5 conditions (121°C) across all resin formulations. This makes Unicorn Bags the only provider offering this level of assurance to every customer, regardless of operation size.
Although the certifications were initially requested by a small group of customers, Unicorn Bags is proud to share the benefits of this achievement with its entire community of growers — reinforcing its commitment to quality, transparency, and continuous improvement.
For more information, visit www.unicornbags.com or contact management@unicornbags.com