Taint and Odour transfer


The Framework Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 re equires that food packaging does not transfer a taste or odour to food. However, if your company finds itself accused of supplying packaging which gives rise to food that is tainted, or has an off-odour, then you need a rapid identification of the chemicals responsible. Pira has experience of this type of analytical detective work stretching back to 1985. Such a long period of developing expertise has also left us well placed to go further than merely identifying the chemicals responsible and actually identify their source enabling you to completely eliminate the problem.

Expert Profile

  • Alistair manages the Food Packaging Safety Section within Pira International. This involves advising clients on the safety legislation which applies to food packaging in a wide range of different countries throughout the world and coordinating work programmes to ensure that clients’ products meet these requirements.

    Alistair Irvine
    Alistair Irvine

    Principal Consultant, Food Contact Services

    Pira International

    44-1372 802176

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