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Food contact materials

Food contact material pictogram (left) on a plastic food container in Hong Kong

Food contact materials or food contacting substances (FCS)[1][2] are materials that are intended to be in contact with food. These can be things that are quite obvious like a glass or a can for soft drinks as well as machinery in a food factory or a coffee machine.

Food contact materials can be constructed from a variety of materials, including plastics, rubber, paper, coatings, metal, etc. In many cases, a combination is used; for example, a carton box for juices can include (from the inside to the outside) a plastic layer, aluminum, paper, printing, and top coating.

During contact with the food, molecules can migrate from the food contact material to the food, for example, via blooming. Because of this, in many countries, regulations are made to ensure food safety.

  1. ^ "Packaging & Food Contact Substances (FCS)". Food and Drug Administration. 4 April 2024.
  2. ^ https://www.mpo-mag.com/contents/view_online-exclusives/2019-08-13/understanding-food-grade-vs-biocompatibility-for-medical-device-materials/

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