Plastic food packages play a crucial role in our daily lives, serving as a means to package, store, and transport various food items. However, ensuring food safety requires understanding the relationship between plastic packages and the food they hold. Certain properties and uses of plastics can raise concerns regarding food safety.

To ensure the safe use of plastic food packages and maintain food safety, it's crucial that they meet specific standards. Proper selection of plastic packages, their use under suitable conditions, and their recycling are essential for both food safety and environmental sustainability.

Some important points to emphasize on this topic include:

Migration and Chemical Contamination: Migration refers to the transfer of chemical substances from plastic packaging to food or beverages in contact with the plastic. Such transfer can lead to the presence of unexpected chemical components in foods. The rate of migration is influenced by factors such as the type of plastic, the type of food, the duration of contact, temperature, acidity, and fat content. Contact with plastics, especially those with high-fat content, can increase the transfer of fat to the plastics.

BPA & PHTHALATES: Some types of plastics, particularly those containing Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, may contain chemicals of concern due to their hormonal effects. Many countries have restricted or completely banned the use of such substances in food containers.

Certifications & Standards: Adherence to stringent standards and certifications in the production and utilization of food containers is paramount for ensuring food safety. Regulatory bodies such as the FDA establish comprehensive guidelines and regulations for plastics employed in food contact applications.

Proper Use and Storage: It is crucial to use and store plastic food packages under appropriate conditions. These packages should be used within certain temperature ranges, cleaned properly, and replaced when necessary.

Recycling and Environmental Impact: Proper recycling of plastic packages and minimizing their environmental impact is important. Sustainability and environmentally friendly practices play a significant role in the use of plastic food containers.

In conclusion, while plastic food packaging is prevalent in the food industry, it's crucial to be mindful of food safety considerations. Minimizing migration and chemical contamination risks, reducing the use of harmful substances like BPA and phthalates, adhering to relevant certifications and standards, employing proper usage, storage practices for plastic food containers are essential for ensuring consumer safety and the integrity of the food supply chain.

Additionally, the recycling and environmental impacts of plastic food containers should not be overlooked. Sustainability and eco-friendly practices play a significant role in reducing the environmental effects of plastic waste.

Therefore, it is crucial for consumers, manufacturers, and regulators to collaborate on finding and implementing solutions to minimize the safe use of plastic food containers and their environmental impact. Making informed choices is key to contributing to a safer and more sustainable future for both health and the environment.

What do we do?

In this regard, we maintain strict adherence to quality and regulatory standards. We hold ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and FDA International compliance certificates. Our quality department conducts regular internal audits and fieldwork to ensure the effectiveness of our quality standards. We continuously strive for improvement by identifying areas for enhancement and setting action plans during 'Quality Management System Review' meetings. We are committed to ensuring product safety and minimizing migration risks. Our rigorous analysis and testing procedures guarantee that our products are BPA Free.

To enhance awareness among our employees regarding quality, food safety, occupational health and safety, environmental policies, and energy management, we organize regular training sessions and implement specialized studies to improve their knowledge and skills.