News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
June 26, 2019
European Food Safety Authority’s Working Group on Bisphenol S reviews reproductive toxicity study
Topics: bisphenol S, EFSA
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June 25, 2019
U.S. Food and Drug Administration argues notification program for food additives generally recognized as safe is reasonable; calls for court to judge in its favor in ongoing litigation
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June 25, 2019
European Chemicals Agency announces a number of upcoming changes and efforts; plans to increase REACH dossier evaluations to 20%, categorize high tonnage substances, launch pilot project reviewing classification of mixtures within CLP regulation
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June 24, 2019
Green Science Policy Institute launches platform about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Topics: PFAS
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June 21, 2019
Scientists propose ‘essential use’ concept to accelerate phase-out of PFAS; trade association highlights ‘flawed assumptions’
Topics: PFAS
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June 21, 2019
Minutes of the 6th meeting of EFSA’s CEP Panel working group on food contact materials now available online; discussion of criteria and tools for prioritizing food contact plastics substances on the Union list that do not have specific migration limits
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June 20, 2019
Environmental Defense Fund presents strategies for food manufacturers and retailers to improve quality of food, recyclability of packaging, public health
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June 20, 2019
European Chemicals Agency’s committee for risk assessment publishes opinions for harmonized classification and labeling; uses of chromium trioxide under discussion
Topics: ECHA
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June 18, 2019
Open letter by 27 NGOs urges EU Commission to publish outcome of fitness evaluation of EU’s non-REACH chemical policies ahead of major conference, requests clarification of timelines to deliver strategy for non-toxic environment
Topics: European Commission, regulation
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June 18, 2019
Senate and Assembly of California address circular economy and plastic pollution; focus on reduction and domestic recycling of single-use plastics
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