Global plastics production has reached 380 million metric tons in 2015, with around 40%
used for packaging. Plastic packaging is diverse and made of multiple polymers and …

Food packaging facilitates storage, handling, transport, and preservation of food and is
essential for preventing food waste. Besides these beneficial properties, food packaging …

Plastics contain a complex mixture of known and unknown chemicals; some of which can be
toxic. Bioplastics and plant-based materials are marketed as sustainable alternative to …

Plastic products contain complex mixtures of extractable chemicals that can be toxic.
However, humans and wildlife will only be exposed to plastic chemicals that are released …

Plastics are known sources of chemical exposure and few, prominent plastic-associated
chemicals, such as bisphenol A and phthalates, have been thoroughly studied. However, a …

Food contact materials (FCMs) are used to make food contact articles (FCAs) that come into
contact with food and beverages during, eg, processing, storing, packaging, or consumption …

Several food contact materials (FCMs) contain non-intentionally added substances (NIAS),
and most of the substances that migrate from plastic food packaging are unknown. This …

The widespread use of plastic packaging for storing, transporting, and conveniently
preparing or serving foodstuffs is significantly contributing to the global plastic pollution …

Food packaging is of high societal value because it conserves and protects food, makes
food transportable and conveys information to consumers. It is also relevant for marketing …

Plastic packaging materials (PPMs) protect food from contamination, maintain quality, and
ease transportation and distribution. Additives included during the manufacturing and …