Brand and consumer protection organization, BRC Global Standards has published the first edition of food packaging materials guidance. It’s geared towards achieving a common understanding, terminology and point of reference for good practice for businesses involved in the delivery of food and to prevent substances from packaging materials from getting into food.

Developed with the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and Campden BRI, it details good practice with regard to the potential migration of substances from packaging materials into food.

The comprehensive guidance outlines what migration is, how it occurs and how it can be minimized through new products or existing product development. 

It proffers a best-practice approach to reducing the risk of migration of substances into food products of all types. The guidance also includes an outline of the European unio (EU) and US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) legislative requirements relating to migration.

It will be of value to organizations in the supply chain including retailers, brand owners, agents or brokers, food processors, packaging manufacturers, and companies providing storage and distribution services.

“The launch of the publication is itself a great example of partners from across the supply chain working constructively with one another. By identifying best practice in each industry together, we can ensure the production of safe, high-quality packaged food,” says Joanna Griffiths, Packaging Technical Manager at BRC Global Standards.

“FDF is pleased to have worked with BRC Global Standards and Campden BRI to produce this valuable resource which will assist companies in managing compliance with food contact materials legislation. The guidance explains the factors affecting migration and sets out a practical approach to designing in compliance through the supply chain,” says Kerina Cheesman, Head of Food Integrity and Policy at the Food and Drink Federation.

The guidance will be made available to Campden BRI, and FDF members, and is available for purchase from the BRC Bookshop.