| Markets | United States of America |
| Organization | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
| Topic |
Food Safety & Security Contaminants, residues and contact materials |
The report identifies three primary uses of engineering nanomaterials in the food industry: 1. As additives to improve the appearance and palatability of the food product (e.g. by modifying its structure, color or texture) 2. In food contact materials (FCMs) to improve packaging safety (e.g. using nano-silver as an antimicrobial) 3. As ingredients offering a nutritional function (e.g. calcium carbonate in infant formula to ensure sufficient calcium content) It specifically identified a set of 7 substances proven to be used as food additives or ingredients in a nano-form and an additional 30 substances where use in a nano-form is suspected.
