Packaging Materials: 1. Polyethylene Terephthalate (Pet) for Food Packaging Applications

The purpose of this report is to provide the salient facts about Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as a food packaging material. It describes the properties of PET with respect to its effects on the safety and health of consumers, and should be seen as an introduction to the more detailed information available, much of which is referenced herein.