The Potential Risks Arising from Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies on Food and Feed Safety 1 Scientific Opinion of the Scientific Committee

It is claimed that nanotechnologies offer a variety of possibilities for application in the food and feed area – in production/processing technology, to improve food contact materials, to monitor food quality and freshness, improved traceability and product security, modification of taste, texture, sensation, consistency and fat content, and for enhanced nutrient absorption. Food packaging makes up the largest share of current and short-term predicted markets.

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