[China Packaging Network News] Food must be used when packaging materials, equivalent to food "fitting clothing", its safety will directly affect the quality of food, and then affect human health. Then, the safety management of food packaging materials has not been given sufficient attention. Even if foods contain toxic, hazardous substances such as heavy metals, benzene, micro-organisms, and sulphur dioxide exceeding the standard, any safety traceability will not take into account the problem of packaging materials.
First, the hidden dangers of food packaging materials
At present, there are many food containers and packaging materials that China is allowed to use. The potential safety hazards that different types of materials may bring are also different. For example: 1, plastic packaging, the main hazards from residual toxic monomers, lysates, etc.; 2, paper products, may itself be unclean, there are heavy metals, pesticide residues and other pollution problems, and even the use of recycled waste paper as raw materials; 3 , metal packaging materials, the presence of toxic metal ions precipitation.
For the hidden dangers of food packaging materials, the solution is to ask for a test report at the time of purchase; before the use of the factory, the quality inspection shall be carried out for further safety inspection. Only when the test is qualified can the next food insourcing process be carried out.
2. Prohibit the illegal addition of various processing aids in the production process
Non-standard production of packaging materials or containers is also one of the major causes of food safety hazards. The vast majority of food companies now do not allow packaging companies to put their own logo on the product, which provides a space for food packaging companies to transfer risk. A small number of packaging companies have decided to purchase various processing auxiliaries at the price level. For example, plastics belong to high-molecular polymers. In order to improve the processing performance of plastics and the use performance of finished products, they must be plasticized during the production of finished products. Agents, antistatic agents, smooth opening agents, heat stabilizers and other processing aids. The use of low-quality additives can cause food safety problems.
For food packaging companies in the production process in violation of a variety of processing additives, the best solution is to agree on the time of purchase: samples will be sent to the Technical Supervision Bureau to detect, if qualified, payment, if not Qualified, there will be payment from the supplier of the packaging material, and shall be subject to default and legal liability.
Third, the correct receipt and storage of packaging materials
The management of packaging materials has not been given sufficient attention in food production companies, from the shipment of packaging plants to food production plants; the time of receipt is arbitrarily, sloppy, and warehousing equivalent to carton and other packaging; there is no special The in-house warehouses, in-package disinfection rooms, and even the corresponding storage facilities are not available.
For the correct receipt and storage of packaging materials, the proposed scheme is as follows:
1. Receiving and acceptance: Check whether the outer package and outer label of packaging materials are in good condition (the name, size, quantity, production date, and supplier of the packaging materials should be marked on the label). Check whether the appearance, size, style, color, text, etc. of the label and the manual are consistent with the contractual agreement.
2, package material inspection: purchase the appropriate testing equipment, the total number of colonies, smells and materials package material for a comprehensive inspection; if there is no detection means, it is recommended to the Quality Supervision Bureau inspection.
3. Storage method: The packaging materials shall not be stored openly in the open, so that they can be stored cleanly. The closed external packaging must be tight and must not be damaged or contaminated. There must be a certain distance between the packaging material, the wall, the floor, the top and the cargo.
4. Disinfection method: Disinfection between packaging materials is very important. At present, ultraviolet radiation and ozone used in the market have a certain risk of disinfection. It is recommended to adopt the newly developed "dual-nuclear ozone sterilization technology" that can achieve reliable, thorough, continuous 24-hour uninterrupted sterilization, and can minimize the harm to the human body; Conditional Enterprise Division adopts dynamic sterilization technology.
Safe packaging, safe food, and safe management of packaging materials require the joint promotion of food production companies and packaging material manufacturers, allowing consumers to be confident in the health of food packaging while being at ease with the food itself. At the same time, it also needs the concerted efforts of the entire society to promote the development of the food packaging industry in China in the direction of safety, health and environmental protection.