Scientists test paper and board FCMs in 8 in vitro bioassays; all 20 samples showed positive responses in at least one of the assays; chemicals in paper and board FCMs require further investigation to ensure safety
Vote on EDC criteria again postponed
EU Commission’s PAFF Committee discusses EDC criteria but refrains from vote; Member States still in disagreement over Commission’s latest proposal; no new meeting scheduled yet
Vote on EDC criteria scheduled
Next meeting of EU Commission and Member States on revised criteria to identify endocrine disrupters to take place on May 17-18, 2017; vote foreseen despite persisting concerns
Packaging of the future
Zurich University of Applied Sciences holds annual symposium; developments in sustainability, migration, and active and intelligent packaging discussed
Food Packaging Forum Annual Workshop (Hybrid Event)
New textbook on designing safer and more sustainable chemicals
Academic scientists from ETH Zürich publish textbook teaching fundamental tools, methods, and concepts for designing chemical products and processes; includes life cycle assessment, product and process risk assessment, thermal safety, key regulations, societal dialogue; features workable case study developed with industry partners
Empack 2020
Swiss Green Economy Symposium: Stakeholderdialog Kreislauftwirtschaft Verpackungen
Green Chemistry to make chemicals inherently safer
FPF hosts Green Chemistry talk in Zurich, Speaker Pete Myers argues for importance to change chemical design process
Event: Food packaging, circular economy and sustainability
Food Packaging Forum and GreenBuzz to host thematic apéro on “Food packaging: Circular economy or take, make and dispose?»; September 22, 2015 in Zurich, registration now open