Jane Muncke, Managing Director and Chief Scientific Officer at the Food Packaging Forum (FPF), a not-for-profit foundation for science communication and scientific research, explains how chemicals are transmitted to food and beverages and how the packaging industry can become more sustainable.
NGOs are questioning whether new EU legislation, which enables the use of recycled plastics in food contact materials (FCMs) with less regulatory scrutiny, can adequately protect consumers from exposure to hazardous chemicals.
A recent study led by the Food Packaging Forum has identified a list of 388 chemicals of concern used in food contact materials, some of which are carcinogenic or build up in the environment, which it says must a priority for phasing out as part of the EU’s Chemical Strategy …
Our aim is to initiate a broader discussion involving scientists with relevant expertise but not currently working on food contact materials, and decision makers and influencers addressing single-use food packaging due to environmental concerns. Ultimately, we aim to support science-based decision making in the interest of improving public health. Notably, reducing exposure to hazardous food … Impacts of food contact chemicals on human health: a consensus statement
