Hygiene and Safety Standards in Food Packaging 2025
How can full compliance with hygiene and safety standards be ensured in food packaging selection? All details from legal requirements to certifications are covered here.
Food Packaging Hygiene Standards
Food packaging selection is of critical importance for public health in terms of hygiene and safety standards. Full compliance with Turkish Food Codex requirements is mandatory.
Turkish Food Codex Requirements
Materials in contact with food should not contain harmful substances to human health and should not affect the taste and smell of the food.
Types of Food Grade Plastics
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Ideal for water and beverage bottles, recyclable.
HDPE: Used for milk and yogurt containers, high chemical resistance.
PP (Polypropylene): Resistant to high temperatures, microwave-safe.
Migration Tests
Migration testing is mandatory to control substances that could transfer from packaging to food. Compliance with EU Regulation 10/2011 standards is required.
Certification
ISO 22000: Certification for food safety management system.
FDA Approval: Mandatory for exporting to the US market.
FSC Certification: Required for sustainable cardboard packaging.
