MMK Cartonboard can prevent migration
Migration Barrier
Consumer safety is the top priority. Cartonboard qualities with functional barrier by Mayr-Melnhof Karton are the solution for the challenge of mineral oil migration and ensure the highest level of product safety.
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The ways in which mineral oils or other unintended substances can enter food items (migration) are many: The 185-page EFSA report (European Food Safety Authority) names an endless list of sources for the origin of mineral oils in foods. Only a functional barrier can provide comprehensive protection from migration.
Using FOODCART™ limits MOAH migration (Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons) into the packaged food to max. 0.5 mg/kg. This complies with the draft of the German directive “22 Amended Ordinance regarding the Commodities Regulation” (Mineral Oil Regulation). FOODBOARD™, the cartonboard with the ultimate functional barrier, goes one step further. When using this quality, no MOAH migration (detection limit = 0.15 mg/kg) can be detected. Both cartonboard qualities protect packaged foods against cross-contamination.
- Aluminium foils, Plastic compounds
- Thick Bags of polyethylenterephthalate (PET)
- Bags of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyolefin (PE and PP) also do not offer adequate protection against Migration of MOAHs
- Dry foods like rice, cereals, pasta, tea
- Chocolate and confectionary
