A research study, published in the Nature Medicine journal, explores the health impacts of exposure to synthetic chemicals in food. The scientists identify the diverse nature of chemical contaminants found within food, which include food contact chemicals (FCCs).

“There is reliable evidence for chemical transfer from food packaging and other food contact materials (FCMs), like processing equipment, kitchen and tableware, and storage containers,” says Jane Muncke, managing director and chief scientific officer at the Food Packaging Forum, a non-profit foundation.

The problem with FCCs is their reported detrimental effects on human health. According to the Food Packaging Forum, bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, including diethylhexylphthalate (DEHP), are among the detected chemicals frequently measured.

“For both chemicals, there is reliable data showing that exposure to them causes obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease,” Muncke says. Phthalates (like DEHP) have also been linked to male infertility and neurological effects, while BPA has been associated with polycystic ovarian disease (PCOS).

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