News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
March 12, 2019
Synthesis report of the Global Chemicals Outlook released during 4th United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi; full report to be released in April 2019
Topics: regulation, UNEP
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March 12, 2019
Institut de Biologie Paris-Seine to host summer school on endocrine disruption research on August 25-31, 2019; aims to support PhD and postdoctoral researchers
Topics: endocrine disruptor
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March 11, 2019
German MEP hosts event to discuss chemical recycling; regulatory and industry experts highlight its potential for plastics, caution stakeholders regarding open uncertainties and its appropriate use to meet recycling targets
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March 11, 2019
Polyolefin producer Borealis AG publishes code to design for recyclability, aims to maximize quality and quantity of recyclable packaging
Topics: circular economy, recycling
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March 11, 2019
The organizations WRAP and OPRL to work together to reduce consumer confusion related to recycling, improve quality and quantity of recyclate in UK
Topics: recycling
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March 8, 2019
EFSA’s CEP Panel considers PET made by recycling process 'Jász‐Plasztik' safe for up to 100% use in food contact materials and articles under specified conditions
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March 8, 2019
EU environment ministers urge Commission to speed up action on EU-wide endocrine disruptor strategy to tackle toys, cosmetics, food contact materials; clearly defined timelines requested; fitness check of relevant EU laws addressing EDCs to be launched next
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March 8, 2019
EU Commission assesses voluntary pledges made by industry in response to EU strategy for plastics in circular economy; chemical recycling frequently mentioned but rarely included in the volumes of recycled plastic pledged; more information needed on chemicals in plastic waste
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March 7, 2019
European Commission and European Economic and Social Committee host 2019 conference on circular economy, focus on success stories and new challenges
Topics: circular economy, European Commission
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March 7, 2019
The Environmental Working Group publishes report mapping PFAS contamination across U.S. sites, calls for banning PFAS in firefighting foams and consumer products including food packaging
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