Environmental Health News reports on process to approve recycled plastic products for food contact; researchers quoted in the article argue that the approach is insufficient; more thorough testing and safety assessments needed
The Food Packaging Forum is co-organizing an EDC symposium with ETH Zürich on October 28, 2024 – Register now!
Read more68 PFAS have been directly measured in packaging or other FCMs; only 39 of the PFAS have testing data to check for hazards
Read moreReuse is a hot topic and promising approach to drastically reduce food packaging waste; fact sheet addresses often overlooked aspects and impact areas
Read moreScientists present a novel conceptual approach to move beyond current risk assessment procedures for food contact materials
Read moreWatch the recordings of the expert presentations given during our 11th annual workshop on September 28, 2023!
Read moreScientific article reviews hazardous and untested chemicals in reusable and recycled food contact plastics
Read moreFood Packaging Forum updates Database on Migrating and Extractable Food Contact Chemicals (FCCmigex); encompasses 149 additional studies with more than 4600 new entries
Read moreScientific study highlights 388 food contact chemicals that are harmful according to EU’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability
Read moreSystematic study summarizes evidence for over 3000 chemicals measured in migrates and extracts of food contact materials; explore the data yourself using a free interactive tool
Read moreBiodegradable and bio-based food packaging is growing more popular; fact sheet addresses common questions and mix-ups
Read moreFinds currently set regulatory limits for exposure to phthalates may not sufficiently protect human health
Read moreWatch recordings of our webinars on opportunities and challenges under the new EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS)
Read moreFPF launches database of food brand and retailer packaging initiatives and commitments
Read moreEnvironmental Health News reports on process to approve recycled plastic products for food contact; researchers quoted in the article argue that the approach is insufficient; more thorough testing and safety assessments needed
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) developing assessment process for chemicals already on the market; covers food and color additives, generally recognized as safe (GRAS) substances, food contact chemicals, and non-intentionally added substances; process will be structured based on risk, divided into ‘focused’ and ‘comprehensive’ assessments; informational meeting on the proposal September 25, 2024; public comment period until December 6, 2024
Studies confirm micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in human endometrial tissue, amniotic fluid, placentas, and feces of pregnant people; MNP presence in the endometrium is linked with recurrent miscarriages in humans, apoptosis in organoids, and reduced fertility in mice; higher MNPs exposure from seafood and bottled water consumption
Report by the World Benchmarking Alliance assesses companies’ measures to protect the environment; many companies do not follow through on commitments; finds lack of action to reduce plastic waste
European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare updates guidance document on metals and alloys used for food contact; sets updated Specific Release Limits; assesses safety of various metals based on scientific evidence; emphasizes need for collaboration between stakeholders to minimize health risks from released substances
Thai Industrial Standards Institute adopts international standard for undertaking life cycle assessments of biobased plastics
Provides general information on micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs); claims there is no evidence showing health risks; comments on lack of standardized methods for detecting, quantifying, and characterizing MNPs
4th phase of Jamaica’s single-use plastics ban now in effect; no importation of single-use food containers made with PE, PP, PLA, or expanded PS; also covers plastic drinking straws; food service providers have until January 9, 2025, to use up existing stock
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