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Can kitchen paper and tissue paper be directly exposed to food? A comprehensive guide to usage guide
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Kitchen paper has long been an essential item in many households. For daily tasks like wiping water and grease, it outperforms regular toilet paper. Before frying meat, it effectively absorbs surface moisture, preventing oil splatters during cooking... But have you ever wondered: Can kitchen paper be used directly on food? And is it suitable for food packaging?
Most kitchen paper products on the market in China are sold in compliance with the recommended standard "Kitchen Paper Towels" (GB/T 26174-2023). This standard is primarily formulated around the core wiping function of kitchen paper, specifying not only the indicators for water and oil absorption but also requirements for the tensile strength (pull resistance) of the paper, ensuring that it can quickly absorb water and oil while remaining durable and sturdy.
While the standard specifies requirements for heavy metal content and microbial indicators in kitchen paper, it differs from the standards for food-contact paper. For instance, the "Kitchen Paper Towel" standard imposes no restrictions on chemicals like formaldehyde. If paper is to be directly used in food contact, it must comply with the "National Food Safety Standard for Paper and Paperboard Materials and Products for Food Contact" (GB 4806.8-2022).
How can one determine whether kitchen paper in the home is in direct contact with food? There are two practical methods for assessment:
The first method involves directly reviewing the product's implementation standard. If the standard includes "GB 4806.8-2022", it indicates that the product complies with the food contact paper standard and can be safely used for food packaging or moisture absorption. For products purchased earlier, the implementation standard may be labeled as "GB 4806.8-2016" (the previous standard for food contact paper), and products meeting this standard are also safe.
However, many manufacturers do not explicitly list the GB 4806.8 standard in their product specifications, instead promoting their products as "food-grade materials" or "packable food." In such cases, the second method can be adopted: verify whether the product description page includes a "food contact testing report" or relevant certification issued by a third-party institution. These testing bodies also adhere to the aforementioned national standards for food contact paper.
If a kitchen paper lacks relevant test reports and fails to comply with the GB 4806.8 series standards, it is advised against using it for direct food contact or packaging.
In addition to kitchen paper, can common paper such as tissue paper and toilet paper be used to wrap food?
Similar to kitchen paper, the key criterion for determining whether tissue paper can come into contact with or package food is whether it complies with the National Food Safety Standard for Paper and Paperboard Materials and Products for Food Contact (GB 4806.8-2022). Here's a little fact: what we commonly refer to as "tissue paper" in daily life may actually belong to different categories.
When people think of toilet paper, they often picture rolls, but the category actually includes a wider range. This includes tray paper in public restrooms, flat-cut toilet paper, and some pull-out types (commonly called tissue). Unlike kitchen paper or disposable wipes, toilet paper has the lowest tensile strength. While it dissolves easily in the toilet, it's also more prone to tearing when used for wiping mouths or noses, which is why it's usually more affordable.
It is noteworthy that the raw materials for toilet paper can be either plant-based pulp derived from wood, herbs, bamboo, or other natural sources, or recycled pulp (i.e., recycled paper pulp). Toilet paper made from recycled pulp generally has relatively lower quality. If using toilet paper to wipe the mouth or face, it is recommended to avoid products made from recycled pulp materials.
The facial tissues and napkins commonly used in daily life fall under the category of "paper towels." The production standards for paper towels differ from those for toilet paper, requiring compliance with the "Paper Towel" (GB/T 20808-2022) standard. Unlike toilet paper, the manufacturing materials for paper towels must be virgin pulp, and the use of recycled pulp is strictly prohibited. Additionally, the softness of paper towels is higher than that of toilet paper.
Additionally, there are differences in microbial requirements between the two: the bacterial colony count of tissue paper must not exceed 200 CFU/g, whereas the standard for toilet paper is not to exceed 600 CFU/g (the lower the value, the higher the hygiene safety). Overall, for tissues and toilet paper of the same grade, tissue paper has higher quality and is relatively more expensive.
In conclusion: If food is occasionally placed on toilet paper or tissue, excessive concern is unnecessary. In contrast, consuming food directly with hands that have just been used to brush a smartphone poses significantly higher hygiene risks compared to using non-food-grade paper to pad food.
