EFSA finds liquid absorber based on crosslinked polyacrylic acid and sodium salt safe for food contact; does not exceed migration limit
June 12, 2014
US Regulation of antimicrobials
Consultant clarifies US FDA and EPA jurisdiction of antimicrobials used in food contact materials
March 11, 2014
EFSA assesses another oxygen absorber
EFSA publishes opinion on sodium erythorbate, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, iron sulphate, activated carbon, cellulose, calcium hydroxide, calcium chloride and water sachets
May 6, 2013
EFSA authorizes iron-based oxygen absorbers for food contact
European Food Safety Authority publishes scientific opinion on oxygen scavenging active packaging material
April 11, 2013
Two active substances authorized for food contact
EFSA authorizes citric acid and sodium hydrogen carbonate as carbon dioxide generators in food packaging
March 28, 2013
Researchers blend renewably sourced plastic with natural biocide to create active packaging
Chitosan, polycaprolactone and wheat based polymers combine to make novel food packaging with biocidal and water scavenging properties, new research published by French researchers
March 18, 2013
New study assesses safety of active packaging
Antimicrobial food packaging tested for its intended migration into food, no uptake of the active substance and related migrants via food concluded
