Food packaging

Most food products are stored, distributed and marketed in packaging of some kind. Food also comes into contact with many different surfaces - both in the home and in businesses. It's important that the materials used in packaging are regulated and monitored to ensure they're safe.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) regulates the potential migration of chemicals into food from packaging. 

This guide explains food packaging safety regulations. It includes information about different materials, including plastics and aluminium in food packaging.