Critical aspects in the safety of cork-polypropylene composites for food contact

The Faculty of Biotechnology is organizing the Biotalks “Critical aspects in the safety of cork-polypropylene composites”, on May 7, at 14h00.

The event will be attended by Tiago Monteiro Vieira.

No need to register - just show up in EBI 017.

This study assessed the safety of cork–polypropylene composites for food contact by incorporating 15% cork granules and analysing migration behaviour using food simulants. Advanced analytical techniques (GC-MS, LC-MS) showed no increase in known polypropylene migrants and no detectable cork-specific substances. Furfural was identified as a processing-related NIAS. The findings support the safe and sustainable use of cork in plastic food contact materials and reinforce the need for case-by-case assessments of plant-based additives.