date:Jun 08, 2012
as lubricants and adhesives. Lubricants in can production and food wax coatings for fruit and chewing gum were also flagged up. Food additives and processing aids also contribute to levels of saturated mineral oils (MOSHs), along with release agents for bakery products, sugar products and oils for surface treatment of rice and confectionery.
Packaging problem and solutions
EFSA highlighted the importance of packaging in MOH dietary exposure in humans and outlined a number of possible solution