What Is Melamine? Though you’re probably most familiar with melamine tableware, melamine is actually a chemical that is approved for a variety of industrial uses in the U.S. Melamine is a byproduct of the coal industry. It’s used in the manufacturing of plates, cups, bowls, utensils, plastic products, industrial coatings, and paper products. Is Melamine Safe? While there is a danger of melamine leaking into food from serving containers, the risk is low. Most of it is used up in the manufacturing process. Some melamine is left over after manufacturing and can leak into the foods or drinks that come into contact with it. This doesn’t happen under normal circumstances. Melamine is considered safe for serving and eating food, but food shouldn’t be microwaved in dishes that contain this chemical. You should only microwave food in containers that are labeled as microwave-safe. The FDA has done a safety and risk assessment on melamine to estimate the risk that exposure to it has on human health. It reviewed the scientific literature on melamine toxicity as well as animal studies and concluded that this chemical is safe to use for serving food but not in the microwave.
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