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Identification of chemicals specific to active and intelligent packaging on the European market and the extent to which they migrate into food

Project Code: A03062

19/05/2010

Food and Environment Research Agency, Sand Hutton, York YO41 1LZ
Bradley, E ; Driffield, M;
TNO BIBRA International Ltd.
Zondervan-Beuken, E; Leon, I; Ticha, J; van Stee, L; Koster, S

One of the most innovative developments in food packaging in recent years is the application of active and intelligent packaging. Active packaging is intended to change the condition of the packed food, to extend shelf-life or improve sensory properties while maintaining the freshness and the quality of the food. To do this, the packaging should absorb food-related chemicals or it should release substances such as preservatives, antioxidants, flavourings or colours. For intelligent packaging, the food is intended to influence the packaging so that the packaging gives information about the current condition of the food and/or its storage history.

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