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| Not Edible | Direct | Plastics |
| Indirect | Glass, Ceramics | |
| Potential | Stainless Steel |
Classification of FCMs:
•By Material Type: Plastics, Rubber, Silicone, Ceramics, Glass, Enamel, Metals, Paper Products, Wood Products, Bamboo Products, etc.
•By Product Category: Food Packaging, Food Containers & Utensils, Tableware, Kitchenware, Small Kitchen Appliances, Food Processing Machinery, etc.
Primary Risks of FCMs:The main risk stems from the potential migration of harmful substances from the FCM into the food under normal and foreseeable conditions of use. These substances can subsequently be ingested, potentially affecting human health. Common risk sources for different FCMs are listed below:
1) Plastics
•Residual monomers, cleavage products, and toxic substances generated by the degradation/aging of the polymer.
•Toxic additives used in the manufacturing process.
•Inherent toxicity of the resin itself (e.g., polyacrylonitrile).
2) Ceramics, Glass, Enamel•Surface coatings or glazes containing certain metal salts (e.g., lead, cadmium).
•Colored pigments containing metal salts.
3) Metals•Leaching of heavy metals from the metal surface due to corrosion by acidic foods.
•Coatings covering the metal surface may contain harmful substances like formaldehyde, PAA, or phenols.
4) Paper Products•Potential migration of residual processing aids, fillers, bleaching agents, and dyes used in papermaking.
•Potential residues of anti-mold agents like formaldehyde or sulfur dioxide.
Regulatory Frameworks by Country/Region:To mitigate these risks, various countries and regions have established corresponding standards and regulations.•European Union:
——EU-wide: EC 1935/2004 (Framework), (EU) No 10/2011 (Plastics), 84/500/EEC (Ceramics)
——Germany: LFGB § 30, 31; BfR Recommendations; DIN 10955
——France: French Recommendation DGCCRF 2004-64
——Italy: Italian DMH 21/03/1973
——Others: Netherlands, Finland, Austria, etc., have national provisions.
•United States:
——US FDA Regulations (e.g., 21 CFR), FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) requirements.
•China:
——GB 9685 (Additives), GB 4806 series (Material Standards), and related standards.
•Others:
——Japan, South Korea, etc., have their own regulatory systems.
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