Hidden Troubles and Safety Measures for Food Packaging Materials

[China Packaging Network News] All food products must be used when they are shipped from the factory, which is equivalent to the "close-fitting clothing" of food. Its safety will directly affect the quality of food, and then have an impact on human health. Then, the safety management of food packaging materials has not been given sufficient attention. Even if foods contain toxic, hazardous substances such as heavy metals, benzene, micro-organisms, and sulphur dioxide exceeding the standard, any safety traceability will not take into account the problem of packaging materials.

In response to this problem, Shanghai Top Wings Disinfection Technology Co., Ltd., a professional engaged in the research and development of food sterilization technology and equipment manufacturing professionals, believes that long-term consumption of food in “poisonous packaging” may lead to diseases such as gallstones, heavy metals, and benzene poisoning. Hidden "food" food packaging poses a potential threat to the health of consumers and must cause food production companies to pay enough attention. For the safety hazards and quality safety issues of food packaging materials, the following is introduced:

First, the hidden dangers of food packaging materials

At present, there are many food containers and packaging materials that China is allowed to use. The potential safety hazards that different types of materials may bring are also different. For example: 1, plastic packaging, the main hazards from the residual toxic monomers, lysates, etc.; 2, paper products, may itself be unclean, there are heavy metal, pesticide residues and other pollution problems, and even the use of recycled waste paper as raw materials; 3 , metal packaging materials, the presence of toxic metal ions precipitation.

For the hidden dangers of food packaging materials, the solution is to ask for a test report at the time of purchase; before the use of the factory, the quality inspection shall be carried out for further safety testing. Only when the test is qualified can the next food insourcing process be carried out.

2. Prohibit the illegal addition of various processing aids in the production process

Non-standard production of packaging materials or containers is also one of the major causes of food safety hazards. The vast majority of food companies now do not allow packaging companies to put their own logo on the product, which provides a space for food packaging companies to transfer risk. A small number of packaging companies have decided to purchase various processing auxiliaries at the price level. For example, plastics belong to high-molecular polymers. In order to improve the processing performance of plastics and the use performance of finished products, they must be plasticized during the production of finished products. Agents, antistatic agents, smooth opening agents, heat stabilizers and other processing aids. The use of low-quality additives can cause food safety problems.

For food packaging companies in the production process in violation of a variety of processing additives, the best solution is to agree on the time of purchase: the samples will be sent to the Technical Supervision Bureau to detect, if qualified to pay, if not Qualified, there will be payment from the supplier of the packaging material, and investigate the breach of contract and legal liability.

Third, the correct receipt and storage of packaging materials

The management of packaging materials has not been given sufficient attention in food production companies, from the packaging plant to the food production plant; the time of receipt is arbitrarily, sloppy, and warehousing equivalent to carton and other packaging; there is no special The in-house warehouses, in-package sterilization rooms, and even the corresponding storage facilities are not available.

For the correct receipt and storage of packaging materials, the proposed scheme is as follows:

1. Receiving and acceptance: Check whether the outer package and outer label of packaging materials are in good condition (the name, size, quantity, production date, and supplier of the packaging materials should be marked on the label). Check whether the appearance, size, style, color, text, etc. of the label and the manual are consistent with the contractual agreement.

2, package material inspection: purchase the appropriate testing equipment, the total number of colonies, smells and materials package material for a comprehensive inspection; if there is no detection means, it is recommended to the quality supervision bureau inspection.

3. Storage method: The packaging materials shall not be stored openly in the open, so that they can be stored cleanly. The closed external packaging must be tight and must not be damaged or contaminated. There must be a certain distance between the packaging material, the wall, the floor, the top and the cargo.

4. Disinfection method: Disinfection between packaging materials is very important. Currently, there are certain risks of UV disinfection in the market. It is recommended to use ozone sterilization technology, which can be reliable, thorough, energy-saving and environmentally-friendly sterilization, and can minimize the harm to human body;

Safe packaging, safe food, and safe management of packaging materials require the joint promotion of food production companies and packaging material manufacturers, allowing consumers to be confident in the health of food packaging while being at ease with the food itself. At the same time, we also need to work together to promote China's food packaging industry in the direction of safety, health, and environmental protection.