What food safety regulations does PET silver paper comply with in terms of food packaging?

In terms of food packaging, PET silver paper (or similar PET materials) needs to comply with a series of food safety regulations to ensure the safety and compliance of food. Here are some major food safety regulations and their related requirements:

1、 Chinese food safety regulations

Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China

The safety of packaging materials: Food packaging materials must be safe and harmless, and materials that may harm human health must not be used. PET silver paper, as a food packaging material, needs to meet this basic requirement.

Labeling requirements for pre packaged food: According to this law, pre packaged food packaging should have a label indicating the name, specifications, net content, production date, ingredients or ingredient list, producer's name, address, contact information, shelf life, and other information. Food packaged in PET silver paper also needs to comply with these labeling requirements.

Related national food safety standards

GB 4806 series standards: This series of standards covers the safety requirements for food contact materials and products. For example, GB 4806.1-2016 "National Food Safety Standard - General Safety Requirements for Food Contact Materials and Products" specifies the basic requirements, limit requirements, migration test rules, label identification, and compliance principles for food contact materials and products. PET silver paper, as a food packaging material, needs to comply with the requirements of this standard and its related specific material standards (if applicable).

Restrictions on the use of specific additives: If any additives are used in the processing of PET silver paper, the amount and scope of use of these additives must also comply with the relevant national food safety standards.

2、 International food safety regulations

Although PET silver paper is mainly used in the domestic food packaging market, some international food safety regulations also provide valuable references and guidance. These regulations may have an impact on domestic food packaging materials through trade agreements, import requirements, and other means.

EU regulations

The EU's new packaging law requires packaging materials to have high recyclability and sets specific recycling rate targets. Although this mainly targets the disposal of packaging waste, it also indirectly promotes the use of more environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging materials, such as PET.

Food contact material regulations: The EU has strict safety requirements for food contact materials, including material composition, additive use, migration restrictions, and other aspects. PET silver paper, as a potential food contact material, needs to meet these requirements.

US regulations

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stipulates that the FDA has a series of strict regulations on food contact materials, including safety assessment of materials, restrictions on the use of additives, migration testing, and other aspects. If PET silver paper is used for food packaging exported to the United States, it needs to comply with relevant FDA regulations.

3、 Other requirements

In addition to the above regulations, PET silver paper as a food packaging material also needs to meet some other requirements, such as:

Good barrier performance: It can effectively prevent food from being contaminated by external environmental factors such as oxygen, moisture, microorganisms, etc.

Suitable printing and adhesion: to ensure that the information on the packaging can be printed clearly and accurately, and the ink is not easily peeled off.

Compliant with environmental requirements: With the increasing awareness of environmental protection, more and more consumers and regulations require the use of more environmentally friendly and biodegradable packaging materials. Although PET material itself has a certain degree of recyclability, attention should still be paid to reducing environmental pollution during the production process.

In summary, PET silver paper as a food packaging material needs to comply with a series of Chinese and international food safety regulations. These regulations cover multiple aspects such as material safety, labeling requirements, restrictions on additive use, recyclability, and more. In specific applications, it is also necessary to choose suitable packaging materials and design schemes based on the characteristics and storage conditions of the food.