Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
5 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
NIAS |
Non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) are chemicals that are present in a food contact material (FCM) or food contact article (FCA) but have not been added for a technical reason during the production process. |
|
|
NIAS have various sources and can be grouped into |
side products, breakdown products, and contaminants. |
|
|
per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) |
Popcorn bags, fast food wrappers, pizza boxes, and other types of packaging that need to be oil-repellent and/or heat resistant are often coated with PFASs |
|
|
Phthalates |
are common plasticizers used in polyvinyl chloride (PVC), but migration from other types of food packaging has also been found. used in the production of polypropylene plastics. |
|
|
Bisphenol A (BPA) |
is mainly used as a starting substance for polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. PC used to manufacture refillable water containers for water dispensers. Epoxy resins are used as coatings in lids of glass containers and in the linings of aluminum cans. |
