News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
February 8, 2019
Laura Vandenberg comments on the 2019 State of the Union address by President Trump, points out the need for research and prevention programs focused on the role of environmental exposures in cancer
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February 8, 2019
Recycling statistics from 2016 confirm recycling rate of glass packaging in the EU stably at 74%; the figure is ‘set to rise’ following recent investments, FEVE says
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February 8, 2019
EU Commission plans to identify food contact substance 4-tert-butylphenol (PTBP) as substance of very high concern (SVHC) for endocrine disruption in the environment; intention notified to World Trade Organization
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February 7, 2019
Danish Ministry of Environment and Food reviews ban on all organic fluorine compounds in cardboard and paper food packaging
Topics: PFAS, regulation
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February 7, 2019
Plastics News discusses PHA bioplastics; outlines production pathways, market development, price compared to traditional plastics
Topics: bioplastics
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February 6, 2019
OECD publishes report reviewing the reduction of chemicals management costs due to its programs; €300 million annually in savings estimated from reducing trade barriers, avoiding duplicate testing
Topics: OECD
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February 6, 2019
Swiss companies partner with local universities on research program aimed to provide affordable nutrition, accelerate healthy foods, search for sustainable packaging
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February 5, 2019
Researchers at University of Gothenburg publish report on microplastics in the environment; examine occurrence, presence in food chain, toxicity effects, risk assessment
Topics: microplastics
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February 5, 2019
Webinar focused on improving plastics recycling rates, avoiding environmental impacts; built on earlier OECD report
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February 4, 2019
European Environmental Bureau reports on high per capita waste generation, funding of incinerators inhibiting waste prevention and recycling
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