The International Food Packaging Association has issued the "Food Packaging Safety Concern Products and Consumer Warnings" for 4 consecutive years, which has attracted the attention of news media, consumers, manufacturers and government departments. Some problems have been solved, but some problems still exist, even There are some new problems that need to be paid attention to by relevant units, put consumers' health first, produce good products with conscience, and manage good products with conscience.
　　 National standards and policies are constantly being updated and improved. At the same time, problems with food packaging materials, additives and other food-related products are constantly being discovered. The International Food Packaging Association always pays attention to the dynamics of the food and food packaging industry, and issued the "2014 Food Packaging Safety Concerned Products and Consumption Warnings", hoping that companies can strictly implement relevant policies and standards, achieve self-discipline, self-inspection, and self-inspection, and guarantee from the source of production The quality and safety of food contact products.
　　 Bisphenol A baby bottles are banned, you need to be cautious when buying products containing Bisphenol A
　　 Bisphenol A, also known as BPA, is the raw material for the production of polycarbonate (PC), which has female hormone effects. BPA can cause endocrine disorders and threaten the health of fetuses and children. The EU believes that baby bottles containing BPA can induce precocious puberty.
　　 The EU banned the production of plastic baby bottles containing BPA from March 1, 2011, and banned the import of any BPA plastic baby bottles into member states from June. my country’s former Ministry of Health and other six departments jointly issued a document stating that from June 1, 2011, the production of polycarbonate baby bottles and other baby bottles containing bisphenol A is prohibited. Since September 1, 2011, the import and sale of polycarbonate baby bottles and other baby bottles containing bisphenol A are prohibited. At the same time, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine also revoked the production licenses of all companies using polycarbonate to produce baby bottles. The United States, Canada, France, Sweden and other countries are also gradually formulating and issuing restrictions on the use of bisphenol A in food packaging.
　　High temperature will accelerate the release of BPA. The commonly used PC material space cups are mostly used to hold hot drinks. If the space cups are made of waste materials, the high temperature is more likely to cause the precipitation and decomposition of harmful chemicals in the plastic. These substances are ingested into the body and threaten health.
　　The concept of oil paper is vague, and it is difficult to guarantee safety and hygiene
　　 Grease paper is a commonly used packaging material in the eyes of most consumers, especially as food packaging, such as pastry trays, baking paper, etc. However, what are the specific ingredients of oil paper? Is there any safety guarantee for packaging food with greased paper?
In the “Detailed Rules for the Production Licensing of Food Paper Packaging, Containers and Other Products” issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, “food paper packaging” includes: non-heat-sealable tea filter paper, heat-sealable tea filter paper, chicken skin paper, food parchment, Translucent paper, cellophane, food packaging paper (including wax-coated paper, coated paper, etc.), food packaging cardboard (including coated cardboard, white cardboard).
It is not known which of the above types of oiled paper are usually said. As for pastry paper and baking paper, the safety of oiled paper is often overlooked. The oiled paper sold in the wholesale market is generally just simply stacked together for packaging and products. There is no mark on it, and hygiene and safety cannot be guaranteed.
　　 Food labels are not standardized, strengthening supervision is the key
On April 20, 2012, the national mandatory standard "National Food Safety Standards for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods" (GB7718-2011) was officially implemented, and it has been implemented for more than one and a half years; on January 1, 2013, "Prepackaged Food Nutrition "General Labeling Regulations" (GB28050-2011) was officially implemented, and the first anniversary of its implementation will soon be implemented.
However, there are still some companies that do not pay enough attention to the labeling of prepackaged food labels, and they do not label them in accordance with the requirements of GB7718-2011, and some even artificially multi-label (mark the useless ones) and under-label (not use them). , Re-labeling (different names), small-labeling (deliberately printing important information so small that it cannot be seen clearly), more serious is the use of illegal additives but not labeling, etc. Such problems have always existed, and it is difficult to guarantee the safety of food purchased by consumers.
The International Food Packaging Association reminds manufacturers that the "General Rules for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods" and "General Rules for the Nutrition Labeling of Prepackaged Foods" are both national compulsory standards and protect consumers. Food companies should attach great importance to and strictly implement them. The quality supervision department Supervision and management should be strengthened to implement the protection of consumer rights and interests.
　　 Dairy packaging is difficult to recycle, and the key is not to be unmarked
　　In order to ensure the quality of dairy products, the packaging materials are generally composed of multiple layers. A large amount of packaging materials used in dairy products are discarded, which will cause a lot of waste of resources. my country wastes nearly 400 billion yuan in packaging resources each year, most of which can be recycled, but because the initial packaging waste cannot be sorted and recycled well, a lot of waste is caused. If a food company puts a recycling mark on the packaging, it will greatly facilitate recycling and reduce waste.
At present, the recycling of dairy products packaging in my country is difficult, and the laws and regulations for recycling are still not perfect. The national standards "Packaging Recycling Mark" (GB/T18455-2010) and "Marking of Plastic Products" (GB/T16288-2008) for recycling marks They are also recommended standards and are not mandatory, making it difficult to carry out recycling. Although Tetra Pak packaging companies are working hard to carry out recycling work, there is no basis for penalties for companies that do not recycle, resulting in a dairy packaging recycling rate of less than 10%.
In order to reduce waste and facilitate the recycling of resources, food and food packaging companies should mark recycling signs and start from their own to achieve the sustainable development of packaging materials. At the same time, relevant national departments should formulate recycling policies and standards as soon as possible, and force recycling. To realize the recycling and utilization of resources, after all, there is no way around without rules.
　　 PS material packaging has many restrictions, be careful when heating
　　 Polystyrene (PS) plastic products generally include: foam lunch boxes, pastry boxes, coffee cup lids, transparent lunch box lids, etc. Polystyrene (PS) material has excellent heat insulation, insulation and transparency, heat distortion temperature is 70℃-100℃, it is brittle and easy to crack at low temperature. Therefore, plastic products made of polystyrene (PS) cannot be placed in a microwave oven, heated in a steamer, or filled with hot food such as stir-fried vegetables, hot soup, and hot oil.
　　 At present, the "Hygienic Standard for Polystyrene Products for Food Packaging" (GB9689-88) has no test items for the evaporation residue of n-hexane, and the test of the evaporation residue of n-hexane simulates the elution of the residue when the product is filled with oil. The absence of this test content means that the safety of PS products after containing fats and oils cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, consumers should not choose PS materials to contain fats and fats when they can choose. Because of the heat-insensitive properties of PS material, consumers should keep PS material away from hot food or beverage as soon as possible after purchasing hot drinks and hot food.
　　 There is no standard for foam tableware, and the production is chaotic and difficult to supervise
The disposable foam tableware is made of polystyrene (PS). After foaming, this material has a larger volume and a lower density. The surface is easy to absorb grease, is not easy to recycle, and is easy to cause secondary pollution.
Regarding disposable foamed plastic tableware boxes, although in February 2013, the National Development and Reform Commission issued Order 21 to delete “disposable foamed plastic tableware” from the “elimination category” in the “Industrial Structure Adjustment Guidance Catalogue”, it is still There are no product standards for disposable foamed plastic tableware, only "Hygienic Standards for Polystyrene Resin for Food Packaging" (GB9692-1988) and "Hygienic Standards for Polystyrene Molded Products for Food Packaging" (GB9689-88).
Since the foamed lunch box has not been included in the QS production license, the production, use and supervision of disposable foamed plastic tableware are very difficult. Especially at present, many companies are still using non-food-grade raw materials and misusing additives for production. For safety reasons, consumers are advised not to use foaming lunch boxes when packing and eating.
　　The ceramic glaze is divided into upper and lower, the quality and price are high and low
　　 There are three methods for making ceramic tableware: overglaze, underglaze, and underglaze. On-glaze color, in the firing process, use pigments to make decal paper and stick it on the surface of the glaze or paint it directly on the surface of the product, and then burn it at a low temperature; the in-glaze color pigment can sink into the glaze and be The glaze layer is covered, and the surface of the product is smooth; the underglaze color is to paint the color picture after firing, and then glaze.
　　The main hazard in ceramic tableware comes from the heavy metals in it. These heavy metals come from the pigments on the glaze. Consumers can always see high-end, brightly colored ceramic tableware with gilt and silver rims when buying. In fact, these gilt and silver rims are not gold or silver, but heavy metals such as lead, chromium, mercury, and radium. Lead affects mental development, blood, liver and bones, and eventually leads to cancer. The radioactive element radium can kill white blood cells, and mercury can cause liver and kidney cirrhosis.
The International Food Packaging Association recommends that consumers should be careful not to use overglaze decorations when buying and using ceramic tableware, especially ceramic tableware with colored decorations on the surface in contact with food. You can choose underglaze or in-glaze. The bright, flat, and smooth ceramic tableware does not have direct contact with food and is safer.
　　The sealed bottle cap is not sealed, it is difficult to guarantee hygiene and safety
In the 　　Meizhiyuan beverage poisoning door incident, contamination may occur in multiple links, among which the sealing problem of the bottle cap is one of the reasons.
　　In bottled beverages, what really plays a sealing role is the rubber gasket on the screw cap. The sealing of this rubber gasket ensures that the beverage in the bottle is isolated from the outside world. However, in our country, beverages are produced on a mechanized assembly line. It is inevitable that there will be insufficient pressure and inadequate sealing when sealing, and the threaded part of the bottle mouth cannot play a sealing role. Once there is dust or bacteria, it is very likely to enter the normal The drinking water position of the mouth causes pollution to the bottle mouth. This is almost an open "secret" in the food packaging industry, but it is not known to consumers. In addition, the threaded part of the bottle mouth is exposed to the air during the period from the time the beverage is delivered to the consumer to drink, which poses serious safety risks.
　　 Such a serious problem has not received the attention of beverage manufacturers, mainly because consumers do not know it, the sanitary standard at the thread of the bottle mouth is blank, and the manufacturer is unwilling to change the bottle mold in order to reduce costs. In the fierce market competition, blind price competition damages the health and safety of consumers. In addition to the need to awaken the conscience of enterprises, the state has introduced hygienic standards for beverage bottle mouth and bottle cap threads, which can also solve the problem of unsealing. Security risks.
　　Non-food bags packaged food, messy use is dangerous
　　 At present, the chaotic use of plastic bags in the market is more common, especially for small vendors on the street. Consumers can often see small vendors picking up a plastic bag without any information to wrap and pack food. Consumers are also accustomed to this practice of vendors. Although this practice is convenient and quick, who knows the hidden dangers?
Plastic bags can be roughly divided into food use and non-food use according to their functions. Only those with "food use" printed on the plastic bag label can be directly contacted with food. Food special bags mean that the raw and auxiliary materials are all food-grade raw materials. , And must indicate the QS production license information. Consumers see plastic bags used by vendors without any information label, which belong to the three-no product. It is very likely that they are produced by producers using waste or repurchased materials. Consumers are advised to refuse to use such plastic bags to wrap food and avoid Danger to the body.
　　The design of the can is unreasonable, it is problematic to drink directly
　　 pop-up can is a common packaging form on the market, with the advantages of light weight, small size, not easy to break, and easy to carry, so it is very popular. The inner retaining tab of the can is conducive to the recycling of raw materials and avoids the waste of pulling the tab down and throwing it everywhere. However, the problems of recycling, energy conservation and environmental protection have been solved, and food hygiene problems have arisen. When consumers use the cans, the inner retaining film will directly contact the liquid beverages inside, while the cans are directly exposed to the air when they are sold. The cans are covered with dust and bacteria and other microorganisms are likely to breed on them. It is hygienic and safe. It is difficult to guarantee.
Therefore, manufacturers should pay attention to the potential safety hazards of packaging that may cause pollution to beverages. Whether it is external pull or internal buckle, hygiene should be the primary condition, and the design should be improved; when consumers drink cans, it is best to use Straw or pour into the cup to reduce the direct contact between the inner retaining piece and the drink.
　　PVC packaging policy standards are very confusing
In recent years, the safety of PVC food cling film has received more and more attention and attention. However, the relevant policies and national standards of "polyvinyl chloride (PVC) packaging products that directly contact beverages and food" have been changing: The national standards have not been implemented for a long time. The "Industrial Structure Adjustment Guidance Catalog" first "eliminated", then "delayed elimination", and finally lifted "elimination". At the same time, the "polyvinyl chloride (PVC) food preservation packaging film", which also belongs to "polyvinyl chloride (PVC) packaging products that directly contact beverages and food," has been in the "restricted category" catalog. The constant changes in standards and policies have caused relevant manufacturers and distributors to have a dilemma in the production and sales of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) food packaging products. At the same time, consumers are also prone to not knowing when buying food packaged by such products. And cause the wrong scope of use, endangering health.
　　 At present, there are no clear requirements and regulations on the policies and standards of PVC food packaging products, and they are still in a state of confusion and urgently need to be resolved by relevant departments.
　　Plasticizer standard testing is chaotic, it is difficult for enterprises to add punishment blindly
　　 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling film policies and standards are chaotic, and it is also accompanied by the use of plasticizers. Among them, the more controversial is whether the plasticizer DEHA and DOA are the same substance.
　　 The national standard "Determination of the content of di(2-ethyl)hexyl adipate and di-n-octyl adipate in polyvinyl chloride film" (GB/T20500-2006) clearly distinguishes DEHA and DOA.
In the "Hygienic Standards for the Use of Additives for Food Containers and Packaging Materials" (GB9685-2008), the requirements for "Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate" and "Di-n-octyl adipate" are consistent. And the CAS numbers of the two are written side by side. Similarly, in "Plastic Symbols and Abbreviations Part 3: Plasticizers" (GB/T1844.3-2008), from the point of view of substance names, "di-n-octyl adipate" and "di-adipate (2) -Ethylhexyl ester" is the same substance, with the same CAS number and abbreviation.
　　 Therefore, some companies are not clear about the difference between DEHA and DOA, or even confuse the two, use plasticizers indiscriminately, causing the use of plasticizers in the cling film to exceed standards and violate regulations.
　　 The paper used for the noodle bowl has been improved, and some products still have hidden dangers
In order to regulate the production of enterprises and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of consumers, the State Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine and the National Standards Committee jointly issued the national recommended standard "Paper Bowl" (GB/T27591-2011) on December 5, 2011, and in 2012 It was officially implemented on June 1, and the standard stipulates that "paper bowls must not use recycled raw materials." The paper bowl is a whole, including the inner and outer layers of the paper bowl, so the instant noodle bowl should also meet this standard. Previously, the outer layer of paper bowls used by many instant noodle companies in my country was recycled paper. Now that the standard has been implemented for more than one and a half years, the main instant noodle manufacturers that focus on uniformity all use paper for the outer layer of instant noodle bowls.