New study shows that BPA and substitute BPS disrupt reproduction of roundworms causing germline apoptosis and embryonic lethality
BPA and BPS impair fertility
Food Packaging Safety: Prioritization of hazardous substances
Jane Muncke from the Food Packaging Forum presents on the prioritization of hazardous substances in food packaging at the 2019 ILSI North America food packaging conference
New FPF Report: Assessing estrogen activity in plastic FCM
New study shows lower estrogen activity in plastic food contact materials
BPA and BPS impact embryonic development
New study demonstrates disruptive effects of BPA and BPS on embryonic development and reproductive system in zebrafish
FPF Workshop 2017: Speaker spotlights
Speakers of the 2017 Food Packaging Forum Workshop summarize their talks in short interviews; all interview videos now available online
Chemical exposure associated with low testosterone levels in humans
Phthalate concentrations in humans linked to declined testosterone concentrations
EFSA working group on FCMs: 27th meeting
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on food contact materials now available online
Why do “chemicals” need simplifying?
Scientists’ Viewpoint proposes ‘chemical simplification’ to deal with increasing chemical pollution; names reduction of number of chemicals used in products and grouping approaches as cornerstones for simplification and innovation in science and engineering as prerequisite
France bans BPA
Second phase of the BPA ban includes all packaging, containers and utensils coming into contact with food