Study examines active, intelligent packaging

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September 26, 2008 - Review of Active and Intelligent Packaging report describes applications, identifies suppliers. Study published by Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association (CCFRA), Chipping Campden, UK, defines active packaging as material that interacts with food to extend shelf life, protect product quality, while “intelligent” packaging monitors product quality, safety, alerts consumer to problems. Examples of active packaging include desiccants, antimicrobials, susceptors, self-venting devices, widgets, scavengers for oxygen, carbon dioxide, ethylene. Intelligent packaging components include sensors, radio frequency identification tags, time-temperature indicators. Review also examines equipment considerations, legislation, future developments. Study costs £50 (US$92) for CCFRA members, £75 (US$138) for nonmembers.


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