FEATURES OF PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, LABELING OF POLYMERIC PACKAGING FOR FOOD PRODUCTS
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https://doi.org/10.15421/jchemtech.v33i2.320633Keywords:
polymer packaging; food products; labeling; ecology.Abstract
Food packaging is a specific type of packaging that requires particularly careful selection of materials, production methods, processing methods and storage conditions. Food packaging should be attractive in appearance, durable and at the same time inexpensive, its main property is the ability to guarantee the safety and quality of food products. Trends in the development of the packaging sector are the improvement of production technologies and the quality of packaging, the reduction of material consumption, and the issue of its environmental friendliness. Food products packaged in polymer packaging are in maximum demand in the consumer market; its use is constantly increasing with the growth of the food industry and the turnover of retail chains. Manufacturers and buyers want to know: what types of polymer materials and packaging exist, for which products what packaging and technologies can be used when using it. Important issues are related to the impact of polymer packaging and its waste on the environment, with its processing technologies, with the creation of new types of polymers with the replacement of naturally non-renewable raw materials with natural components. It is necessary to know the labeling of polymer packaging for its proper use, how to safely store and use it without harming the environment and human health. These relevant issues are considered and summarized in the proposed article.
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