Chloropropanols (e.g., 3-monochloro-1,2-propanediol) are non-intentionally added contaminants in paper and paperboard materials intended for food contact. They exhibit multiple toxicological effects. These compounds primarily originate from side reactions occurring during the synthesis of wet-strength agents based on polyamide-epichlorohydrin resins, which are commonly used in papermaking processes. If not effectively removed, chloropropanols may migrate from food packaging materials into food, posing potential health risks to consumers. China has already established relevant national food safety standards that set maximum limits for chloropropanol residues in paper and paperboard intended for food contact. Similar risk management measures have also been implemented internationally. This article reviewed the pollution sources, formation mechanisms and supervision measures of chloropropanols in paper and paperboard materials, and provided an overview of existing research on chloropropanol residues in paper and paperboard intended for food contact. The aim is to enhance awareness among industry stakeholders and the general public regarding the health risks associated with these contaminants, thereby supporting further research and improving risk management to better protect consumer health.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |