{"id":2580,"date":"2024-12-17T13:40:19","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T12:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carmensorice.com\/news-carmen-en\/svhc-and-food-packaging\/"},"modified":"2024-12-17T16:30:57","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T15:30:57","slug":"svhc-and-food-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carmensorice.com\/en\/blog-en\/svhc-and-food-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"SVHC and food packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>SVHC<\/strong> (Substances of Very High Concern) are chemical substances identified as particularly hazardous, as they can have harmful effects on human health and the environment. These substances are included in the <strong>ECHA <\/strong>(European Chemicals Agency) <strong>candidate list<\/strong> and are monitored for possible future authorization for use.<br \/>\nA substance can be classified as SVHC if it meets one of the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Carcinogenicity <\/strong>(may cause cancer),<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mutagenicity <\/strong>(may alter DNA),<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reproductive toxicity <\/strong>(may damage fertility or the fetus),<\/li>\n<li><strong>Persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity <\/strong>(substances that do not readily degrade in the environment, accumulate in organisms and are toxic),<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other similar concerns <\/strong>(substances that may cause harm to health or the environment, but do not fall into the categories mentioned above).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Substances included in the <strong>candidate list<\/strong> may be subject to information requirements and, in some cases, authorisation for use.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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if a <strong>package contains an SVHC substance in a concentration higher than 0.1%<\/strong> by weight, the producer or importer must inform the users of the packaging and provide information on the substance, including its identification and any risks to health and the environment.<br \/>\nCompanies should try to reduce the use of SVHC substances in packaging, adopting safer alternatives or optimising production processes. 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If a SVHC substance is present in concentrations above 0.1% by weight in the packaging material and can migrate into the food product, there may be a risk to the consumer.<br \/>\nThe <strong>risk assessment<\/strong> of SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern), as well as all other substances considered potentially dangerous, in food packaging is a fundamental part of safety management and compliance with European regulations, in particular food safety legislation, such as Regulation (EC) 1935\/2004.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;2576&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; img_link_large=&#8221;yes&#8221; img_link_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221; screen_reader_text=&#8221;SVHC imballaggi alimentari&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Detection and identification of SVHC substances<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The first step in the <strong>risk assessment<\/strong> is to identify whether there are any hazardous substances in the food packaging. If there are any <strong>SVHCs<\/strong> among them, this involves:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Materials Analysis:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Examine the materials used to produce packaging, such as plastic, paper, metal, varnishes and adhesives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consultation of the candidate list:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Check whether some of the substances used in the materials are included in the <strong>candidate list<\/strong>, which is constantly updated by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Migration risk assessment:<br \/>\n<\/strong>One of the crucial steps in the risk assessment is to determine whether the SVHC substance\u00a0<strong>migrates\u00a0<\/strong>from the packaging material to the food in quantities that may be dangerous to human health. <strong>Migration<\/strong> is influenced by various factors, including the type of packaging, conditions of use, chemical properties of the substances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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