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Active and intelligent packaging: applications and regulatory aspects.

N de Kruijf N1, M van Beest, R Rijk

  • 1Packaging Research Department, TNO Nutrition and Food Research, Zeist, The Netherlands. deKruijf@voeding.tno.nl

Food Additives and Contaminants
|April 19, 2002
PubMed
Summary

European research aims to update legislation for active and intelligent food packaging, enhancing food safety and quality. This initiative addresses consumer demands for better packaging performance and acceptance of innovative food protection systems.

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Area of Science:

  • Food Science and Technology
  • Packaging Engineering
  • Regulatory Affairs

Background:

  • Increasing consumer demand for high-quality, long-shelf-life packaged foods necessitates advanced packaging solutions.
  • Current food packaging performance is strained by evolving production, distribution, and retail practices.
  • Active and intelligent packaging offer enhanced food protection but face limited adoption in Europe due to regulatory and knowledge gaps.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing active and intelligent packaging systems and their applications.
  • To discuss trends and developments in innovative food packaging.
  • To propose amendments to European legislation for food-contact materials to facilitate the implementation of these advanced packaging systems.

Main Methods:

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  • A European study initiated under the EU FAIR R&D programme.
  • Analysis of current active and intelligent packaging technologies and their food-related uses.
  • Review of legislative frameworks, consumer acceptance, efficacy, and economic/environmental impacts.

    • Main Results:

    • Overview of current active and intelligent packaging systems and their applications presented.
    • Analysis of legislative barriers and knowledge gaps in European adoption identified.
    • Progress and preliminary results of the European project detailed.

    Conclusions:

    • The study aims to facilitate the integration of active and intelligent packaging into European regulations.
    • Addressing legislative restrictions and knowledge gaps is crucial for wider adoption.
    • Successful implementation will benefit European consumers and the food/packaging industries through improved food safety and quality.