News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
January 15, 2019
Scientists conclude no widespread risk currently posed by micro and nanoplastics; note limited evidence, measurement difficulty, and potential change with ongoing pollution
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January 15, 2019
Published review of animal data for diisobutyl phthalate finds ‘robust’ evidence of male reproductive and developmental toxicity
Topics: phthalates
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January 15, 2019
‘Alliance to End Plastic Waste’ to raise $1.5 billion in member commitments; help address plastic waste management in urban areas and rivers
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January 14, 2019
American Institute for Packaging and the Environment publishes guidance document comparing varying definitions that currently exist within packaging materials management
Topics: recycling
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January 14, 2019
European Plastics Converters Association survey highlights continued need for improvements in quality of recycled plastics including through collection and sorting
Topics: plastics
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January 11, 2019
European Chemical Agency plans to hold several substitution-related events, demonstrate alternatives analyses, publish alternatives data from authorization applications, update substitution strategy
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January 11, 2019
Scientists review sources of non-intentionally added substances in paper and board food contact materials, discuss migration studies, analytical approaches, research needs
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January 11, 2019
Research project demonstrates lack of transparency on chemicals in plastic packaging, identifies phthalates as urgent substitution candidates; non-intentionally added substances pose unique assessment challenges
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January 11, 2019
Keller and Heckman LLP reprints Food Packaging Bulletin article giving an update on the regulation of food packaging in Latin America (MERCOSUR block)
Topics: MERCOSUR, regulation
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January 11, 2019
Keller and Heckman LLP reprints SciTech Lawyer article discussing regulation of food packaging in the U.S. and how it compares to other countries
Topics: FDA, regulation
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