Plasticizers in Brazilian food-packaging materials acquired on the retail market
Authors: Freire, M. T. De A.1; Santana, I. A.2; Reyes, F. G. R.3
Source: Food Additives and Contaminants, Volume 23, Number 1, Number 1/January 2006 , pp. 93-99(7)
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd
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Abstract:
Packaging materials intended for direct food contact were acquired on the Brazilian retail market and analysed for their plasticizer content. Analyses were carried out by gas chromatography with flame ionization detection. Di-2-ethyl-hexyl adipate (DEHA), di-2-ethyl-hexyl phthalate (DEHP) and di-iso-decyl phthalate (DIDP) plasticizers were identified in films and closure seals in concentrations ranging from 12 to 19% (w/w), 15 to 44% (w/w) and 10 to 11% (w/w), respectively. Brazilian regulations state that for use with foods with a fat content above 5%, the levels of DEHP and DIDP in the plastic material should be no greater than 3%. The results obtained demonstrate a lack of conformity. It would be advisable to include information on the labels of packaging materials about their restrictions of use in order to advise manufacturers and consumers about their proper usage.Keywords: Food packaging; plasticizer; PVC; DEHP; DEHA; DIDP
Document Type: Research article
DOI: 10.1080/02652030500241686
Affiliations: 1: Department of Food Engineering, School of Zootechnology and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Av. Duque de Caxias Norte, 225, CP 23, CEP 13635-900, Pirassununga—SP, Brazil 2: Mauá School of Engineering, University Centre of Mauá Institute of Technology, Praça Mauá 1, CEP 09580-900, São Caetano do Sul—SP, Brazil 3: Department of Food Science, School of Food Engineering, State University of Campinas, CEP 13083-970, Campinas—SP, Brazil
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