[HTML][HTML] Human intake assessment of triclosan associated with the daily use of polypropylene-made antimicrobial food packaging

M Klaiber, E Moreno-Gordaliza, MM Gómez-Gómez… - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
In this work, we aimed to evaluate human intake of triclosan (TCS) associated with real-life
use of different brands of Microban™ microwave-safe food packaging. Calculations were …

Prioritization before risk assessment: The viability of uncertain data on food contact materials

EN Pieke, K Granby, B Teste, J Smedsgaard… - Regulatory Toxicology …, 2018 - Elsevier
The shortage of data on non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) present in food contact
material (FCM) limits the ability to ensure food safety. Recent strategies in analytical method …

Adsorption mechanism of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons on polythiophene-graphene covalent complex and its analytical application in food contact materials

J Zhang, X Ma, X Dang, H Chen, Y Hu - Microchemical Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract A covalent complex of 3, 4-ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT) and graphene oxide
(GO) was electrodeposited on an etched stainless-steel wire to obtain a robust polymeric …

A novel natural coating for food preservation: Effectiveness on microbial growth and physicochemical parameters

M Carocho, S Heleno, P Rodrigues, MF Barreiro… - LWT, 2019 - Elsevier
This work describes the development of a sustainable and natural coating solution based on
iota-carrageenan and rosemary extract intended to preserve cooked ham through dipping …

Exploring the chemistry of complex samples by tentative identification and semiquantification: a food contact material case

EN Pieke, J Smedsgaard… - Journal of mass …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
In fields such as food safety and environmental chemistry, ensuring safety is greatly
challenged by large numbers of unknown substances occurring. Even with current state‐of …

Sustainable struggling: decoding microplastic released from bioplastics—a critical review

WA Ahsan, C Lin, A Hussain, M Sheraz - Environmental Monitoring and …, 2024 - Springer
This comprehensive review delves into the complex issue of plastic pollution, focusing on
the emergence of biodegradable plastics (BDPs) as a potential alternative to traditional …

Using in vitro bioassays to guide the development of safer bio-based polymers for use in food packaging

E Harper, E Cunningham, L Connolly - Frontiers in toxicology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Petroleum-based polymers traditionally used for plastic packaging production have been
shown to leach dangerous chemicals such as bisphenol-A (BPA). Bio-based polymers are …

[HTML][HTML] Consumers' practices and safety perceptions regarding the use of materials for food preparation and storage: Analyses by age group

J Moura, C Ferreira-Pêgo, AS Fernandes - Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Food Contact Materials (FCM) are those intended to be in contact with food, during
its production, handling, and storage. FCM contain chemicals that could migrate to the …

Factors Affecting the Quality of Probiotic Plant-Based Frozen Desserts—The Authors' Own Experiments in the Context of the Literature

A Szydłowska, D Zielińska, B Sionek… - Fermentation, 2024 - mdpi.com
Recently, there has been worldwide growth in consumer nutrition awareness, which has
resulted in a market-driven increase in the demand for “functional food”, which, in addition to …

The role of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in a better European regulation of food contact materials–some proposals

K Grob - Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
For most substances migrating from food contact materials (FCMs) to food, the producers
have to perform the safety assessment as self-control, since only a minor part has been …