Novel and Recycled Materials in Food Contact Packaging: Regulatory Q&A
Expert insight into regulatory requirements for recycled, bio-based and other emerging food contact materials
As packaging manufacturers and brands explore recycled, bio-based, fibre-based and other novel materials, understanding their suitability for food contact applications can introduce additional regulatory and technical considerations.
The regulatory requirements depend on the material, its source and composition, how it is manufactured or recycled, and its intended food contact application. Issues such as migration, NIAS, functional barriers and the regulatory status of recycled materials may all need to be considered when assessing compliance.
This expert Q&A from Smithers' food contact specialists explores the regulatory landscape for novel and recycled materials and some of the practical considerations businesses may encounter when developing or introducing new food contact packaging.
What you'll learn:
- What is meant by novel and recycled materials in food contact applications
- Why recycled, fibre-based and bio-based materials can present different compliance considerations
- How EU regulations apply to recycled plastics intended for food contact
- The role of functional barriers in multilayer food contact packaging
- Why NIAS assessment can be particularly important when evaluating recycled and emerging materials
- How testing, risk assessment and regulatory expertise can support the evaluation of new materials
Supporting food contact material evaluation
Smithers combines food contact regulatory expertise with analytical testing and risk assessment to support the evaluation of novel and recycled materials. Our specialists can help from early material assessment through to migration testing, NIAS assessment and the development of evidence to support food contact compliance.
