Smithers Rapra Senior Consultant Dr Martin Forrest has written a new publication entitled "Food Contact Materials Rubbers, Silicones, Coatings and Inks"

This book provides an expert overview of the subject by one of our leading consultants in the food contact materials field.  It will be an invaluable resource to all working in the packaging industry and for those who produce food.
 

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CONTENTS - Food Contact Materials - Rubbers, Silicones, Coatings and Inks

Preface
Introduction
Food Contact Rubbers - Products, Migration and Regulation
Silicone Products for Food Contact Applications
Coatings and Inks for Food Contact Materials

Food Contact Rubbers - Products, Migration and Regulation
1.    Introduction
2.    Rubber Materials and Products used in Contact with Food
3.    Regulations Covering the Use of Rubber as a Food Contact Material
4.    Assessing the Safety of Rubber as a Food Contact Material
5.    Improving the Safety of Rubber as a Food Contact Material
6.    Future Trends in the Use of Rubber with Food
7.    Conclusion
Appendix 1
References

Coatings and Inks for Food Contact Materials
1.    Introduction
2.    Coating and Ink Products for Food Contact Materials
3.    Coatings and Inks used in the Food Chain
4.    Application Techniques for Inks
5.    Regulations Covering the Use of Inks and Coatings with Food
6.    Assessing the Safety of Inks and Coatings for Food Applications
7.    Potential Migrants and Published Migration Data
8.    Improving the Safety of Inks and Coatings for Food Use
9.    Future Trends
10.  Conclusion
Sources of Further Information and Advice
Reference Books
Reports
Professional, Research, Trade and Governmental Organisations
Commercial Abstract Databases
Acknowledgements
References

Silicone Products for Food Contact Applications
1.    Introduction
2.    Silicone Products for Food Contact Applications
3.    Regulations Covering the Use of Silicones With Food
4.    Assessing the Safety of Silicone Materials and Articles for Food Applications
5.    Foods Standards Agency Silicone Project - Contract Number A03046
6.    Migration Mechanisms, Potential Migrants and Published Migration Data
7.     Improving the Safety of Silicones for Food Use and Future Trends
8.    Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Structural Assignments for Silicone Polymers and Oligomers
References
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Index

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr Martin Forrest started his career in 1977 with James Walkers & Co. Ltd, and during this time he progressed to the position of Rubber Technologist, having obtained his first degree in Polymer Technology at the London School of Polymer Technology (LSPT). In 1983 he started a full time Master of Science course in Polymer Science and Technology at the LSPT.

After being awarded his MSc in 1984, he completed a PhD in Polymer Chemistry at Loughborough University in 1988. He joined Rapra Technology as a consultant in the Polymer Analysis section remained in that section until 2006, rising to the position of Principal Consultant.  During his time in the Polymer Analysis department at Rapra, Dr Forrest was the main contact at Rapra for consultancy projects involving the analysis of rubber compounds and rubber based products.