News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
May 9, 2019
Nanotechnology Industries Association holds two webinars; speakers focus on latest research and tools to develop safe materials, build commercial and consumer confidence
Topics: nanomaterials
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May 8, 2019
Industry association meeting with Brazilian government urges continued work on national chemicals management bill; seen as necessary for accession to the OECD, would result in creation of national chemicals register, technical committees
Topics: regulation
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May 8, 2019
EU Reference Laboratory for Food Contact Materials completes study on the impacts of pre-heating food contact materials before migration testing; advises reference laboratories to avoid pre-heating
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May 8, 2019
Analyses of consumer products made of recycled plastics show high concentrations of brominated dioxins and brominated flame retardants; IPEN calls for stricter controls
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May 7, 2019
Court finds that U.S. EPA needs to revise substantiation required for companies to claim confidential business information under Toxic Substances Control Act; Environmental Defense Fund calls for new consultation on proposed rule
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May 7, 2019
Plastic Recyclers Europe reports 1.7 million tons of installed recycling capacity for the waste stream, packaging still the largest use
Topics: polyolefins, recycling
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May 6, 2019
U.S. House Committee discusses needs for improving plastic recycling in U.S.; only 9% of all plastics currently being recycled, 92% of consumers unsure or misinformed about recyclability of plastic products
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May 6, 2019
EU and U.S. projects and collaborations focus on nanotechnology; prioritize joint research areas, develop categorization scheme, review gaps in existing nanotoxicology research, aim to establish criteria for efficient risk assessment
Topics: nanomaterials, risk assessment
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May 3, 2019
UK House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee enquires into ‘Toxic chemicals in everyday life,’ hears evidence on chemical exposure, discusses post-Brexit regulatory situation for chemicals in products including food contact materials
Topics: regulation
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May 3, 2019
Plastic bags labeled as ‘biodegradable’ remain intact after 3 years in marine environment, scientists report; bioplastics industry criticizes study design, interpretation
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