Columbia University and City University of New York establish online database containing formerly secret documents about toxic substances such as lead and PCBs
New scientific statement on EDCs
Endocrine Society holds virtual news conference on September 28, 2015 to present second Scientific Statement on EDCs; full report scheduled for release in October 2015
Phthalate metabolites found in Korean breast milk
New study finds phthalate metabolites at high frequency in breast milk samples, authors recommend reduction of phthalate exposure
FPF Workshop 2017: Videos and proceedings published
5th annual Food Packaging Forum workshop attracts 90+ FCM stakeholders and experts to discuss scientific challenges in safety assessment of food contact materials; video recordings, presentation slides, summary articles now available online
Dialogue on BPA review paper continues
Scientists ask for intensified toxicological research
High blood pressure linked to dietary phthalate exposure in children
New scientific study finds association between exposure to DEHP and risk factor for cardiovascular disease in children
RIVM annual report 2015
Annual report of Dutch institute for public health (RIVM) now available online
BPA exposure of Italian children via soft drinks
Italian researchers consider BPA contamination in soft drinks to be of risk for children’s health
Pandemic providing opportunity for packaging innovation, resilience
Episode of The Indisposable Podcast discusses coronavirus pandemic and how reusable packaging could expand and innovate to help businesses protect public health, save money, and increase resilience; argue that a shift backward to single-use packaging not needed
New guides and directory to support reuse
Green Brown Blue launches six-part online resource series explaining impacts of single-use packaging and involved processing chain; provides guide to help food service companies switch to reuse programs, directory of international reusable service providers