News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
February 15, 2019
Report by NGO European Environmental Bureau finds over 70% of substances with completed REACH evaluations demonstrating concern for human health or the environment have not yet received any regulatory follow-up to manage risks
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February 14, 2019
EU Commission Joint Research Centre report describes concepts and terms for nanomaterial legislation in EU, aims to support harmonized implementation across regulatory contexts
Topics: nanomaterials, regulation
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February 14, 2019
France notifies EU Commission of intent to amend rules on rubber in contact with food and pacifiers for infants
Topics: regulation, rubber
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February 13, 2019
“Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge” to reward innovations in food packaging, focus on using easily recycled materials without additives; submissions due June 2019
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February 13, 2019
EDC Free Europe and Green10 urge the EU Commission to develop EU strategy for a non-toxic environment, keep topic as priority despite delays
Topics: European Commission, non-toxic strategy
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February 12, 2019
European Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement on revisions to EU General Food Law; aim to improve transparency and independence of risk assessments
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February 12, 2019
Director of European Chemicals Agency says circular economy will take decades to achieve, heavy investments needed to boost innovation
Topics: circular economy, ECHA
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February 12, 2019
Consultation launched within ongoing evaluation of food contact material regulation in EU; online questionnaire open until May 6, 2019
Topics: European Commission, regulation
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February 11, 2019
National draft action plan on EDCs open for consultation; Health and Environmental Alliance submits comments, welcomes initiative
Topics: endocrine disruptor, regulation
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February 11, 2019
New industry council aims to encourage plant-based products, hosts products database containing food packaging alternatives
Topics: bioplastics
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