Are Food Packaging Materials Safe for Health?

One point that conscious consumers pay attention to when shopping is the packaging in which the food is offered for sale. It is essential for food safety that the packaging in which foods are offered for sale is made of a material that extends the shelf life of the food, prevents spoilage, complies with hygiene and health rules, and prevents the destruction of vitamins and minerals. So, are food packaging materials safe for health, and which food is offered for sale in which packaging?Food Safety and PackagingWe buy food in packaging. Today, having different packaging for different food groups ensures that foods stay fresh for longer. In Turkey and around the world, most food items are consumed in plastic packaging. Especially food items such as milk, ayran, and yogurt are delivered to the consumer in plastic packaging. Plastic packaging is followed by metal packaging. Carbonated drinks appear on store shelves in metal cans. Cardboard also stands out as the most used type of packaging. In Turkey, 46% of cardboard packaging is used for food packaging. Whether the packaging is glass, cardboard, or plastic, the packaging must meet certain health requirements. Unfortunately, packaging that does not meet these conditions poses a risk to health. The fundamental interaction between food and packaging is chemical.