Packaging plays an integral role in the transportation, storage and preservation of our food supply. New and novel processing of foods dictates increasing challenges for packaging materials to meet today's extended shelf life and varied distribution temperatures. Additionally, the use of recycled materials in food contact applications has become common place in many countries around the world. These challenges have resulted in an ever increasing number of new packaging materials, with different types of additives, such as antioxidants, thermal stabilizers, plasticizers, lubricants, carriers, colorants and anti-blocking agents. All require rigorous regulatory approval. Package migrants are a reality. Packaging risk perception issues result in public relation challenges versus true health and safety issues for both regulatory agencies and consumer goods companies.

Food packaging materials: Indirect food additive migration and regulatory challenges

245th National Meeting (2013)

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