Introduction to Global Regulations for Multilayers and Multi-Materials

  • by Invenimus
  • Level: Beginner
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This course provides an overview of multilayer and multimaterial food packaging, including packaging structures, materials, functional barriers, and migration of substances into food. It explores key regulatory requirements for food-contact materials across major global markets, including the U.S., European Union, Mercosur, China, Japan, and India, with a focus on compliance, migration testing, and packaging safety.
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Course Overview

This course provides an overview of multilayer and multi-material food packaging, including packaging structures, materials, functional barriers, and migration of substances into food. It explores key regulatory requirements for food-contact materials across major global markets, including the U.S., European Union, Mercosur, China, Japan, and India, with a focus on compliance, migration testing, and packaging safety.

Course Highlights

Explore multilayer and multi-material food packaging, including packaging structures, migration, functional barriers, safety, and global regulatory requirements.

Multilayer Packaging

Understand the purpose, structure, and benefits of multilayer and multi-material food packaging.

Functional Barriers

Learn how functional barrier layers help prevent unwanted substances from reaching food.

Packaging Materials

Explore key materials including plastics, paper, aluminum, and their applications in food packaging.

Global Requirements

Review food-contact material regulations and requirements across the U.S., EU, Mercosur, China, Japan, and India.

Packaging Structures

Learn how different layers, adhesives, barrier materials, and sealing layers work together.

Migration Testing

Understand the role of overall and specific migration testing in demonstrating regulatory compliance.

Migration & Safety

Understand chemical migration from packaging into food and the factors that influence it.

Regulatory Compliance

Learn practical approaches to evaluating packaging materials and ensuring compliance with applicable food-contact regulations.

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