Materials in Contact with Food

Materials in contact with food are items or substances that come into direct or indirect contact with food during processing, packaging, storage, or serving. These include packaging materials, utensils, containers, and machinery components. It’s important that these materials are safe and do not transfer harmful substances, tastes, or odors to the food. Regulatory standards ensure they are made from food-grade materials, such as certain plastics, metals, glass, or paper that won’t cause contamination or health risks, maintaining food safety and quality throughout its handling and consumption.