Case study Chemical migration from snack and take-away food packaging

Case study Chemical migration from snack and take-away food packaging 

This chapter describes the types of materials and articles that may come into contact with snack and take-away foods, the factors affecting chemical migration into these foods and beverages, and provides examples (not exhaustive) of migration studies carried out. The current legislation applicable to these materials is referred to but is described more fully in other chapters. Sources of additional information are provided. 

The Oxford English Dictionary definitions of snack and take-away foods are  

Snack - small amount of food eaten between meals . Snack foods are generally considered to be foods designed to be eaten with fingers, not sweetened (confectionery) and not heated (take-away), without further preparation, and usually direct from the packaging. 

Take-away food - a meal or dish bought from a shop or restaurant to be eaten elsewhere . Take-away foods may also be referred to as fast food which is defined as easily prepared processed food served in snack bars as a quick meal or to be taken away . 

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