# New test measures potentially harmful metals in cellulose food packaging

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-23T01:00:01+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-potentially-metals-cellulose-food-packaging.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/new-test-measures-potentially-harmful-metals-in-cellulose-food-packagi-af43e1/

A technique for detecting potentially harmful metals in regenerated cellulose food packaging is discussed in the International Journal of Environment and Pollution. The new tool can be used for safety assessments of materials increasingly used as alternatives to conventional plastics.

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