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Global Legislation for Food Contact Materials

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science Technology and Nutrition , no. 278Publication details: Cambridge : Woodhead Publishing, ©2015Description: XXIV, 220 p. : illISBN:
  • 9781782420149
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 344.04232 BAU
Online resources: Summary: SUMMARY: Food contact materials such as packaging, storage containers and processing surfaces can pose a substantial hazard to both food manufacturer and consumer due to the migration of chemicals or other substances from the material to the food, which can cause tainting of flavours and other sensory characteristics, or even illness. This book reviews the main materials used for food contact in terms of the global legislation in place to ensure their safe and effective use. Part One provides an overview of food contact legislation issues such as chemical migration and compliance testing. Part Two looks in detail at the legislation for specific food contact materials and their advantages, hazards and use in industry.
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Reference Collection Reference Collection Seminar Library Department of Food Engineering 344.04232 BAU 2022-23 Available 98088

About the Editor
J.S. Baughan
Joan S. Baughan Steptoe & Johnson LLP, USA.
Affiliations and Expertise
Steptoe & Johnson LLP, USA

SUMMARY:
Food contact materials such as packaging, storage containers and processing surfaces can pose a substantial hazard to both food manufacturer and consumer due to the migration of chemicals or other substances from the material to the food, which can cause tainting of flavours and other sensory characteristics, or even illness. This book reviews the main materials used for food contact in terms of the global legislation in place to ensure their safe and effective use. Part One provides an overview of food contact legislation issues such as chemical migration and compliance testing. Part Two looks in detail at the legislation for specific food contact materials and their advantages, hazards and use in industry.