News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
April 28, 2020
Pandemic causing delays in advancing extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation across US states; increased demand for single-use packaging and plastic bags in Thailand hinders earlier efforts
Reading time: 4 minutes
April 28, 2020
Webinar on food contact materials (FCMs) to present on the migration of chemicals and their impacts on human health, discuss improving EU policy framework in the context of the European Green Deal; deliver first results from recent project on phthalates
Topics: circular economy, migration
Reading time: 1 minute
April 24, 2020
Clarivate report finds bioplastics still in early developmental stage, volume of filed patents increasing at same rate as other sectors; research focus being placed on improving mechanical properties to compete with petrochemical-based plastics
Topics: bioplastics
Reading time: 2 minutes
April 24, 2020
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
Topics: PFAS, toxicity testing
Reading time: 2 minutes
April 24, 2020
REFUCOAT project to hold two-day online event to present and discuss results and learnings; research aims to develop active coatings in films and trays as alternatives to non-renewable packaging materials; registration free and open
Topics: bioplastics
Reading time: 1 minute
April 23, 2020
Aluminum, glass, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) packaging manufacturer associations ask US state governments to clearly communicate container return process to consumers, stress importance of recycling returned containers to meet currently high packaging demand during COVID-19 pandemic
Reading time: 1 minute
April 23, 2020
European Container Glass Federation (FEVE) reports results from recent survey on European consumers; finds increase in glass packaging purchases, decisions being driven increasingly by recyclability and environmental considerations
Reading time: 1 minute
April 23, 2020
Investigative journalist examines the economy and community impacts of plastic waste in Africa; provides overview of recent global regulatory discussions to manage plastic pollution, potential systematic decline of the plastics industry sector
Reading time: 3 minutes
April 23, 2020
Article in The Guardian discusses issues in recycling of packaging made from multiple layers and different materials; highlights plastic food packaging pouches and added labels as common problems
Topics: recycling
Reading time: 1 minute
April 21, 2020
Industry association request to delay pending restrictions denied by European Commission; member states still expected to implement directive into national laws by original deadline
Reading time: 2 minutes
