01 Feb 2023 --- Additives in food packaging serve multiple functions, from grease repellents to colorants. However, many additives in food packaging have been flagged over the years for containing harmful chemicals detrimental to human health.“Food packaging materials such as paper, cardboard, foams and plastics can involve the use of additives depending on the intended use. Additives impart properties such as flexibility, rigidity, water and grease proofing,” Dr. Neal Saab, senior scientific program manager for the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS), tells PackagingInsights.
