This book investigates the potential toxicological risks associated with materials used in food packaging. It covers substances like phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), and heavy metals that can migrate from packaging into food, detailing their health effects. The book emphasizes safety evaluation, regulatory guidelines, and the development of safer packaging materials to reduce toxic exposures. Ideal for food packaging scientists and toxicologists, it advances the understanding of packaging-related food toxicity.
Blake Trujillo specializes in the toxicology of food packaging, focusing on evaluating the safety and regulatory compliance of materials used in packaging to prevent chemical contamination of food products. His research investigates how substances like bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, and migrating chemicals from plastics can leach into food and pose health risks such as endocrine disruption and carcinogenicity. Blake has developed methodologies for assessing the migration of toxic substances from packaging into food, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulations. He has published numerous studies on the toxicological impacts of food packaging materials and the effectiveness of regulatory measures in mitigating risks. As an editor, Blake provides guidelines for toxicologists and packaging manufacturers to evaluate and regulate food packaging materials, promoting safe and compliant packaging practices through informed toxicological assessments.