Researchers publish study identifying non-monotonic effects on mammary gland development across all ages of rats; finds causal relationship between BPA exposure and effects observed, results counter earlier statements that effects are rather due to random events
Study signifies potential toxicity of non-fluorinated surfactants
High-throughput screening of non-fluorinated aqueous firefighting foam finds they bind to key human protein as done by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); suggests non-fluorinated alternatives may have similar toxicity pathway as PFAS
New Norden guidance document on metal and alloy FCMs
Nordic Council of Ministers recommends guideline values for release of 23 metals from food contact materials (FCMs)
Nano risk governance model project
Horizon 2020 funded project launched focusing on developing a nano risk governance model, aims to explore upcoming tools and approaches as well as support prioritization and harmonization of practices among stakeholders
Japan notifies WTO of positive list
Ministry notifies World Trade Organization of planned positive list system for food-contact plastics; separate lists for base polymer plastics, coatings, minor monomers; notification open for comments until October 8, 2019; system enters into force June 2020
FDA bottleneck reviewing notifications
U.S. Food and Drug Administration behind in reviewing new food contact notifications; warns companies to submit thorough safety data given limited capacity for any process iterations
Public consultation on EFSA’s independence policy
EFSA launches public consultation on its draft policy on independence; deadline for submitting comments is May 5, 2017
Krebsliga hosts Environment and Cancer Forum
Krebsliga (Swiss Cancer League) forum discusses interaction of environmental factors and cancer; brings together experts from academia, non-governmental organizations, and industry; addressed topics including endocrine disruptors, migration, risks posed by chemical mixtures
Taking stock of the past decade: What has changed and what’s to come?
Save the date in your calendar for our next annual workshop that will take place on September 28, 2023 (both in Zurich and virtually)! To mark its 10th anniversary, the Food Packaging Forum held its 10th annual workshop on October 6, 2022, under a theme that looked back at what has changed over the past decade in the field of food packaging and health as well as at what lies ahead in the next decade to come. Featuring a diverse […]
Model legislation suggests regulation of PFAS and phthalates
Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH) announces model legislation update, suggests regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and ortho-phthalates, stricter limits for heavy metals