THE INFLUENCE OF ANTIMICROBIAL PACKAGING ON ENSURING THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF FOOD PRODUCTS IN THE CONDITIONS OF WAR

The subject of the study: the need to provide antimicrobial packaging using antimicrobial substances of both organic and inorganic origin to ensure the quality and safety of food products in emergency conditions: war, pandemic, etc. The purpose of the article is to highlight the need to create hygienic safety of the population's health and ensure the safety of food products, which are of crucial importance for survival in the conditions of war and the epidemiological situation. Field of application of results. The results of the research can be used in the activities of manufacturing enterprises, enterprises in the field of commodity science, institutions of higher education to increase the effectiveness of practical training of specialists in commodity science. Results of the work. Based on the conducted research, the impact of antimicrobial packaging on ensuring the quality and safety of food products in emergency situations in the country (war, pandemics, etc.) was considered. Conclusions. Therefore, the main purpose of food packaging is to protect them from microbial and chemical contamination, from oxygen, water vapor and light. Therefore, the type of packaging plays an important role in determining the shelf life of food products, especially for storage in special conditions. Thanks to the correct choice of packaging materials and packaging technology, it is possible to guarantee the high quality and freshness of the product during the time required for its industrial production and consumption.