Safety and Sustainability Aspects of Food Packaging

Safety and Sustainability Aspects of Food Packaging is a volume of the Sustainable Food Packaging series and serves as a comprehensive guide to the multifaceted world of food packaging. Organized into three sections, this book covers the foundations of food packaging, sustainable food packaging, and legal and regulatory aspects of food packaging. Section 1 provides an overview of the historical background and current trends in food packaging, different types of food packaging materials, and their properties and applications. Section 2 explores innovative solutions for sustainable packaging materials, packaging optimization, logistics, and carbon footprint reduction, edible and biodegradable food packaging, the environmental impact of food packaging, life cycle analysis, and design for recycling and the circular economy. Section 3 delves into regulatory and legal considerations in food packaging, consumer perception, marketing claims, safety considerations, packaging labelling, compliance, and consumer education. With the growing importance of sustainability and increasing regulatory requirements, this series of books represents a comprehensive guide to navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.