Comparison of Leading Technical Support Services for Formula Microplastic Removal

Comparison of Leading Technical Support Services for Formula Microplastic Removal

Microplastics—plastic particles under 5 mm—are now detected across drinking water, wastewater, and food pathways, where they persist and can carry adsorbed toxics that complicate exposure risk management. For caregivers and facilities preparing infant formula, the priority is clear: choose technologies and partners that reliably reduce microplastic load in make-up water and processing environments, and can verify results. Below, we compare leading technical support services and system providers—spanning municipal, industrial, and lab-centered solutions—and map how they perform on removal efficiency, scalability, sustainability, and monitoring. Real-world wastewater plants report microplastic removal ranging from 64% to 99% depending on technology and context, so selection hinges on fit-to-need and evidence-backed support services that keep systems operating within specification. For context, polymer fragments have been analytically detected in infant formula matrices, underscoring the value of validated monitoring methods (see Agilent’s infant formula application note).