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The information in the archive was published by MAFF, Department of Health and the
Scottish Executive before April 1st 2000 when the Food Standards
Agency was established.
Food Surveillance Information Sheet Number 60
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TABLE 2: CONCENTRATIONS OF PHTHALATES FOUND IN FOOD PACKAGED IN
PAPER AND BOARD1 |
Food Types |
Number of samples |
Concentration (mg/kg food) |
Dibutyl phthalate
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Diethylhexyl phthalate
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Bakery products and snacks
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5
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<0.02 - 0.9
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0.4 - 25
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Confectionery
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7
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<0.02 - 5.8
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0.1 - 6.7
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Meat and fish products
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2
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0.05, 4.4
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0.8, 0.2
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Fats
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5
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outer 1.5 - 8.4
core 1.4 - 8.7
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outer 2.0 - 6.1
core 1.5 - 11
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Pasta and cereals
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2
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<0.02, 0.5
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0.1, 1.7
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Dried fruits
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1
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<0.02
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<0.02
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Flour and Sugar
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2
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0.2, 1.6
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0.8, 1.8
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Gravy granules and parmesan cheese2
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5
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0.8 - 62
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0.3 - 2.2
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Miscellaneous3
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2
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0.04, 10
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1.1, 0.9
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| Notes:
1 Limit of detection for DBP and DEHP was 0.02 mg/kg food
2 These products have been grouped together as they are packaged
in the same type of packaging.
3 This group consists of one
sample of an ice lolly and vegetable burger mix. |
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