| Title |
Plant-based food contact materials: presence of hazardous substances |
| ID_Doc |
8381 |
| Authors |
Bouma, K; Wijk, DKV; Steendam, L; Sijm, DTHM; de Rijk, T; Kause, R; Hoogenboom, R; van Leeuwen, S |
| Title |
Plant-based food contact materials: presence of hazardous substances |
| Year |
2024 |
| Published |
Food Additives And Contaminants Part A-Chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & Risk Assessment, 41.0, 7 |
| DOI |
10.1080/19440049.2024.2357350 |
| Abstract |
As a result of the European Single Use Plastic Directive and as part of the transition to a circular economy, plastic food contact materials (FCMs) are being replaced, often by renewable plant-based materials. This research aimed to identify which chemical substances are present in plant-based materials. In 2022 a total of 28 samples of the latter materials from the Dutch market were analysed for 313 active substances from plant protection products, 47 per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFASs) and 27 heavy metals and other elements. Ten samples contained plant protection products that are not authorised in the EU. Most materials contained PFASs at trace or even high levels. Three out of four investigated sugar cane materials contained 6:2 fluorotelomer alcohol at levels up to 1.7 mg/kg. High contents of aluminium, manganese, iron, zinc, and barium were found. Other heavy metals, such as arsenic, lead and mercury were found in relatively low contents. A broad GC-MS screening was performed, which revealed the presence of plant extractable, plasticisers, antioxidants and hydrocarbons, which were not all authorised for FCMs, but may be present as non-intentionally added substances. |
| Author Keywords |
plant-based materials; food contact; PFASs; plant protection products; heavy metals |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:001235384300001 |
| WoS Category |
Chemistry, Applied; Food Science & Technology; Toxicology |
| Research Area |
Chemistry; Food Science & Technology; Toxicology |
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