Due to the wide range of products and material types involved in food contact materials, the substances contained in them that may cause harm to the human body are more complex and many, different materials may contain different risk substances, so it is necessary to formulate product quality control strategies for specific situations.
Food packaging containers involve a wide variety of materials, common materials include: paper and other plant fibers, metal, enamel, ceramics, plastics, rubber, natural fibers, chemical fibers, glass products and food contact coatings.
product material | May contain harmful substances | Common product types |
ceramic |
1. Surface coatings or glazes, coatings 2. Coloring pigments may contain metal salts, mainly lead and cadmium | Ceramic cups/plates/bowls |
plastic |
1. The resin itself has certain toxicity such as polyacrylonitrile 2. Residual toxic monomers, lysates and toxic substances produced by aging in the resin 3. Various toxic additives added to plastic products in the manufacturing process |
Imitation porcelain tableware, nylon stir-fry, Microwave lunch box |
metal |
1. The surface coating of metal cans may contain harmful substances such as phenol and formaldehyde 2. The surface of the metal material is easy to be corroded by acidic substances, and heavy metals are migrated out | Food cans, blenders, |
paper | 1. Various additives, fillers, bleach and dyeing agents used in the papermaking process | Packing tape, packing carton |
Due to the close relationship between food packaging containers and food safety, countries around the world have formulated corresponding control regulations to ensure their quality and safety. According to the control requirements and testing standards of various countries, Euroleague Testing provides customized testing services and relevant regulatory consulting services for customers.
List of food packaging container regulations by country:
Country/region Framework law | Rules and regulations | |
European Union | (EC) No 1935/2004 | (EU) No 10/2011 84/500/EEC 2007/42/EC |
America | Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act |
21 Code of Federal Regulation 170-189 Compliance Policy Guidelines |
Germany | Food, commodity and feed law |
Commodities act BfR Recommendations |
France | Décret Numéro 2007-766 | DGCCRF 2004-64 Arrêté du 2 janvier 2003 Arrêté ministériel du 07/11/1985 Arrêté du 13/01/1976 |
China | Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China | Hygienic standards for food contact materials approved and promulgated by the Ministry of Health of China |
Japanese | Japanese food Hygiene Law | Specifications for food, food additives, etc |
Korea | Korean food Hygiene Law | Korean food code |
Italy | The Ministral Decree of 21/03/1973 | D.M.21/03/1973 and its amendments |
