Editorial for the Special Issue “Risk Assessment of Food Contact Materials/Articles”

Abstract

Food packaging is made of four main materials, namely plastic, cardboard, glass and metals (aluminium and steel), as well as many other materials (wood, waxes, corks, etc [...]

Food packaging and endocrine disruptors

“…These substances can be those legally and intentionally added to packaging or those unintentionally added that occur from chemical reactions or degradation. 27 Many of them have not been identified or sufficiently studied in relation to their ED effect. The risk of ED contamination is greater due to the fact that they are capable of causing adverse events even in small concentrations, making it difficult to establish an exposure threshold.…”

“… 31 Contamination is more likely to occur when using recycled paper and cardboard that uses chemical substances that are not recommended for food packaging. 27 Glass packaging: as glass is an inert material that does not release chemical substances, it is considered safe packaging for packaging food. However, glass containers may have sealing lids or internal linings made of plastic and metal can cause ED contamination.…”

“… 31 Contamination is more likely to occur when using recycled paper and cardboard that uses chemical substances that are not recommended for food packaging. 27 …”