Are plastics toxic when used in contact with foods and medicines?
NO. Plastics are used world-over because they are safe for packaging of foods, medicines and child care products. A few examples are – milk pouches, edible oil container, ice-cream packs, blister packs for tablets and capsules.I.V.fluids and blood is collected and stored in plastic bags. While plastics are safe for packaging of food and medicinal products, there are standards in each country,which specify the type of Additives and Pigments, which can be used safely for contact with foods.
NO. Plastics are used world over because they are safe for packaging of foods, medicines and child care products. Few examples are- milk pouches , edible oil container ,ice-cream packs , blister packs for tablets and capsules. I.V. fluids and blood is collected and stored in plastic bags. While plastics are safe for packaging of food and medicinal products, there are standards in each country which specify the type of Additives and pigments, which can be used safely for contact with foods.
