MOAH stands for mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons, i.e. aromatic hydrocarbons from mineral oil. These are a group of chemical compounds found in mineral oil components and are considered potentially carcinogenic. MOAH can enter food or packaging in various ways, e.g. through:
Packaging printing inks
Contamination during production
transport lubricants in production facilities
Packiro packaging is proven to be free of MOAH. They are also free from MOSH compounds, which are also considered potentially hazardous.