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 …

As plastic pollution globally is gaining increased attention, the use of bio-based plastics,
especially in the food packaging sector, is growing in popularity. While this move is regarded …

Background The global production and use of plastic materials has increased dramatically
since the 1960s and there is increasing evidence of human health impacts related to …

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 …

As a result of excellent nanoparticle dispersion tendencies, polymer based nanocomposites
exhibit a significantly enhanced packaging characteristics. Moreover, the feasibility of …

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can disrupt fetal developmental processes during
pregnancy, leading to long-term adverse outcomes in humans. A major source of exposure …

Plastics are complex chemical mixtures of polymers and various intentionally and
nonintentionally added substances. Despite the well-established links between certain …

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

This manuscript provides an overview of the legislative requirements for the use of
mechanical recycled plastics in articles placed on the EU market, as seen from the …