Melamine

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Melamine is used to make resins and table ware amongst other applications. It may be toxic to the kidney, and has been associated with an increased risk of kidney cancer. The Food Packaging Forum summarizes applications, risks and regulations of the substance.

UV filters in food packaging

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UV filters are added to food packaging in order to protect the food packaging from degradation, as well as the food contained within from harmful UV light. UV filters may migrate into food stuff. They have been associated with endocrine activity, cancer and contact sensitization.

Wood

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Wooden Food Packaging

Wax

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Wax in food contact materials

Printing inks

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Printing inks in food contact materials

Plastics

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Plastic Food Packaging

Metal

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Metal food packaging

Common contaminants

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Common contaminants of metal food packaging materials

Common contaminants

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Common contaminants from printing inks

Common contaminants

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Common contaminants of plastic food packaging materials

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