Both the United States and the European Union have comprehensive frameworks to regulate materials used for food contact applications. However, the approaches taken to protect public health diverge fundamentally such that regulatory harmonization is impossible. Given the systematic incongruity that exists between the two, compliance gaps can be and are often perceived as safety gaps, to the detriment of consumer confidence. One such gap is the so-called Non-Intentionally Added Substance (NIAS). The purpose of this talk is to explore how to transcend the geographical boundaries in the supply chain.<br/><br/>

Managing non-intentionally added substances in the food packaging supply chain

Macromolecular Chemistry: The Second Century

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