The Food Standards Agency · Awarded contract
Awarded

Assessment of Alternatives to Single-Use Plastics in Food Packaging and Production

Awarded 05 Dec 2022

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Awarded05 Dec 2022
Value£41,656.25
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 3y 8mo ago3mo term
Awarded 5 Dec 2022Expired 3 Mar 2023

The Food Standards Agency awarded a contract to RSM UK Consulting LLP for an assessment to establish a baseline understanding of the risks and opportunities associated with the use of plastics in the food system, focusing on sustainability and food safety.

The assessment identified main alternatives to single-use plastics in terms of materials and functions, and examined potential future developments over the next ten years.

It addressed food safety risks, impacts on vulnerable consumers such as those with allergies, environmental and sustainability credentials, and implications for food regulation, including steps the FSA should take to protect consumers and strengthen the food system.

The contract value was £41,656.25.

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