Brasil Pack Trends 2020

BrasilPackTrends2020 83 package trends mathematical modeling with parameters closest to real situations are applied to estimate the migration of package components to food. Mooever, studies are conducted to assess consumer exposure to these migrants to address the lack of more realistic data (OLDRING, 2010). The laws for package materials for food contact are designed to ensure consumer safety through control of chemical contamination due to the migration of package components to the product. They are constantly evolving to incorporate new substances and new technologies such as active packaging, post-consumer recycled materials and nanomaterials, and are revised to incorporate new interpretations based on scientific and technological knowledge. All materials in direct contact with food must demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the laws. Declarations of Compliance are required in order to transfer information and to formalize the responsibility of the package material manufacturer and ensure correct use in the conditions set out. The laws vary among countries and efforts for harmonization, implementation and mutual recognition are expected by importers and exporters of food and food packaging in world trade. Process Safety Management Systems are efficient mechanisms to bring about transparency and continuous improvement of package manufacturing processes and include: • GMP - Good Manufacturing Practice and application and validation of HACCP - Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. • Certification of quality systems based on international standards BRC-IoP, FSSC 22000 (ISO 22000 and PAS 223); ISO 22000, IFS PACSecure, among other standards and systems.