Main Objectives:
“Development of innovative and safe packaging systems”
“Development of safety assessment methodologies”
Objectives
The project has two main objectives:
- Development of innovative and safe packaging systems in order to increase fresh product shelf life by using two novel packaging technologies: antimicrobial active packaging and intelligent packaging for fresh fish, chicken, and minimally processed vegetables (MPVs).
- Development of a safety assessment methodology that includes the chemical characterization and toxicological profile of intentionally and non-intentionally added substances present in these new packaging materials and that might migrate to the foodstuffs. Additionally microbiological studies are also included.
These packaging systems will satisfy European food safety policies, functional and marketing requirements, and will accomplish environmental, cost and consumer demands. This project aims at assuring the safety and quality of foodstuffs through the supply chain.
NAFISPACK will contribute to EU Framework Regulation regarding safety assessment and will help to fulfill the regulatory gap regarding active and intelligent packaging. The purpose is to supply proposals for advice to concerned parties, such as legislators, food inspectors and industry.