Food Safety, Plastics and Sustainability 1st Edition

Food Safety, Plastics and Sustainability — 1st Edition by Johannes Karl Fink

Step into the critical intersection of public health, packaging technology and environmental stewardship with this authoritative new title. Designed for professionals and students alike, Food Safety, Plastics and Sustainability offers a clear, balanced exploration of how modern plastics interact with food systems and what that means for safety, regulation and the planet.

Drawing on contemporary science and industry practice, Johannes Karl Fink explains the chemistry of food-contact polymers, routes of contamination, risk assessment methods, and mitigation strategies that protect consumers and brands. Case studies, real-world examples and policy context make complex topics—migration, recyclability, biodegradability, and circular-economy approaches—practical and actionable. The book also surveys international regulatory frameworks (including EU and US perspectives) and best-practice standards, helping readers navigate compliance across markets.

Whether you are a food scientist, packaging engineer, regulatory affairs specialist, sustainability officer or graduate student, this volume equips you with the knowledge to design safer packaging, reduce environmental impact and make informed decisions that align with corporate responsibility goals. It emphasizes pragmatic solutions: safer materials selection, testing protocols, and strategies to improve recyclability without compromising food safety.

Concise, well-structured and forward-looking, this 1st edition is an essential resource for anyone working at the crossroads of food safety and sustainable packaging. Order your copy today to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field and help shape safer, greener food systems worldwide.

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