Primary Aromatic Amines (PAA) in plastic covers - Risk Analisys

Hello CGS ,

For me I would first look for the migration test results , this will provide a clear image , and will support the risk assessment , try to make the migration test looks identical to the usage method , same material and same temperature i.e. if using hot item e.f at 60 C the test should be close to this temperature with the same item,

there is a useful links , whoever it is little bit generic 

http://www.foodpacka...be-re-evaluated

http://www.bfr.bund....ml#topic_191659

https://www.google.c...-kXjIus4ODF3hGg

https://books.google...lastics&f=false

BR,

Ehab

Hi CGS,

You should be aware that the masterbatch is the 'ingredient' of the plastic that contains the dye/pigment.  So if the dye is in the masterbatch then it is also in the plastic cover and it is in direct contact with the food. 

As Ehab says, migration testing is a great place to start.  There are migration limits for food contact materials set by US FDA and by EC.  These limits are used as a means to define "food-safe" plastics even in parts of the world where those rules/limits don't apply under legislation. 

Karen

Hello CGS ,

 

For me I would first look for the migration test results , this will provide a clear image , and will support the risk assessment , try to make the migration test looks identical to the usage method , same material and same temperature i.e. if using hot item e.f at 60 C the test should be close to this temperature with the same item,

 

there is a useful links , whoever it is little bit generic 

 

http://www.foodpacka...be-re-evaluated

 

http://www.bfr.bund....ml#topic_191659

 

https://www.google.c...-kXjIus4ODF3hGg

 

https://books.google...lastics&f=false

 

BR,

Ehab