Nano packaging is currently one of the most important topics in food packaging technologies. The aim of the application of this technology in food packaging is increasing shelf life of foods by preventing internal and external corruption and microbial contaminations. Use of silver nanoparticles in food packaging has recently attracted much attention. The aim of this study was to investigate the...

Abstract Health authorities such as the World Organization and US Centers for Disease Control Prevention state that while SARS-CoV-2 contamination from surfaces food or its packaging is possible, it not seen primary way of contagion. In studies addressing virus survival on surfaces, no longer detected porous objects corrugated cardboard fabric after 2 5 days, respectively, also non-porous plast...

This year marks two 50th anniversaries — the fi rst United States Surgeon General’s report on smoking and health1 and the establishment of The Australian newspaper. Fifty years on, there is literally universal acceptance of the massive harms caused by smoking — 178 governments have signed the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control — but smoking still causes 6 millio...

thyme essential oils (eo) with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties are widely used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and perfume industry. it is also used for flavoring and preservation of several foods. nowadays, packaging research is receiving a considerable attention due to the development of eco-friendly materials made from natural polymers such as starch and chitosan. in this study thymus ...

BACKGROUND In the UK, transnational tobacco companies (TTCs) have been arguing that levels of illicit trade are high and increasing and will rise further if standardised packaging is implemented. This paper examines trends in and accuracy of media reporting of, and industry data on, illicit tobacco in the UK. METHODS Quantification of the volume, nature and quality of press articles citing in...

background; noise mapping in industry can be useful to assess the risks of harmful noise, or to monitor noise in machine rooms. using gis -based software for plot of noise maps in an indoor noisy work environment can be helpful for occupational hygienists to monitor noise pollution. methods; this study was carried out in noisy packaging unit of a food industry in ghazvin industrial zone, to eva...

In purchasing fresh retail meat, the microbiological shelf life, color and general appearance are important features to the consumers. Underlying these features, food safety and product confidence has been increasingly emphasized. Growth of spoilage and pathogenic bacteria is generally reduced by stringent hygienic standards, low storage temperatures and by using modified atmospheres packaging ...

Nanotechnology has shown many advantages in different fields. As the uses of nanotechnology have progressed, it has been found to be a promising technology for the food packaging industry in the global market. It has proven capabilities that are valuable in packaging foods, including improved barriers; mechanical, thermal, and biodegradable properties; and applications in active and intelligent...

Plain (unbranded) packaging for cigarettes is at the top of the tobacco control agenda in both Australia and Europe. The evidence suggests that it will benefit public health by decreasing the appeal of tobacco products and increasing the power of the health warning. The tobacco industry instead argues that plain packaging would make it easier to counterfeit cigarettes, which would both confuse ...

BACKGROUND The international trend towards comprehensive bans on tobacco advertising has seen the tobacco industry become increasingly innovative in its approach to marketing. Further fuelling this innovation is the rapid evolution and accessibility of web-based technology. The internet, as a relatively unregulated marketing environment, provides many opportunities for tobacco companies to purs...