According to Invima, this guide will make it possible to streamline processes, unify criteria and strengthen approval and health surveillance mechanisms.
The National Institute for Food and Drug Surveillance (Invima), in collaboration with the union Acoplasticsofficially presented the Application Guide to strengthen the safety of packaging and materials in contact with food in Colombia. This guide, based on resolutions 683 and 4143 of 2012, becomes a key tool for health surveillance and compliance with technical standards in materials, packaging and equipment used in the food industry.
According to the executive president of Acoplásticas, Daniel Mitchellthis guide brings together 89 fundamental questions that guide companies in the procedures and authorizations for the use of recycled plastic materials in containers and packaging intended for contact with food. “This tool promotes the circular economy and strengthens the coordination between the public and private sectors,” Mitchell said during the presentation.
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The regulations regulated by resolutions 683 and 4143 establish rigorous criteria on the composition of materialshe labeledthe substance migration limitsthe manufacturing conditions and the necessary measures to prevent containers from transferring components that may compromise the safety or quality of the food. Invima highlighted that the central objective of these resolutions is to protect consumer health and guarantee good practices throughout the entire production chain of the food industry.
Alba Jimenezdirector of Food and Beverages at Invima, highlighted the usefulness of this guide as a bridge between regulation and the industry. Technically prepared by Invima and diagrammed and printed by Acoplásticas, the guide offers companies clear and practical guidelines to comply with current regulations. “The guide makes it easier to understand and manage the procedures to approve materials and packaging in contact with food, a technical process that requires specialized knowledge,” said Jiménez.
In addition, the guide aims to streamline approval processes and strengthen health surveillance mechanisms, guaranteeing that both the public sector and industry work under the same safety and quality standards.
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The director also recalled that Invima is the authority in charge of monitoring all materials that have direct contact with food, which is essential to prevent risks and guarantee consumer safety. The implementation of this guide represents an important advance in the continuous improvement of the processes of manufacturing, control and surveillance of the materials and packaging sector.
With the presentation of this tool, it is expected to promote higher standards of food safety, ensuring that the products that reach Colombian homes comply with strict safety standards.
Source: Integrated Information System
