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The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.

November 30, 2018

Consultation on EU Product Policy Framework

EU Commission holds public consultation on ‘Product Policy Framework contributing to the Circular Economy’; responses accepted until January 24, 2019
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November 30, 2018

TMBPF as BPA alternative for coating epoxies

Article in Chemical Watch discusses tetramethyl bisphenol F as an alternative monomer to produce bisphenol-based epoxies without endocrine activity
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November 30, 2018

POPs regulation endorsed by European Council

European Council endorses recast of Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulation, adopts 500 ppm limit for brominated flame retardants and 10,000 ppm limit for short-chain chlorinated paraffins
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November 29, 2018

Workshop on environmental impact of plastic packaging

Euractiv workshop explored opportunities and challenges in developing eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic food packaging; summary video available online
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November 29, 2018

Canada to update chemicals management

Canadian public health department opens public consultation to define ‘vulnerable populations,’ aims to improve chemicals management with future consultations on endocrine disruptors and mixture toxicity
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November 28, 2018

2019 food contact regulations USA conference

Chemical Watch holds 2nd conference on American food contact regulations, March 19-20, 2019, in Washington, D.C.
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November 28, 2018

Plastics and paper conference 2018

Smithers Pira’s conference on 'Plastics & paper in contact with foodstuffs' to take place on December 3-6, 2018, in Vienna; registration open
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November 28, 2018

More toxic chemicals in recycled plastics products

Environmental NGOs find brominated dioxins in children’s toys, highlight need to avoid recycling of materials containing hazardous chemicals
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November 27, 2018

Germany to tackle plastic waste

German Environment Ministry presents 5-point plan to limit plastic waste, suggests measures to reduce plastic consumption, increase recycling, clean up environment
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November 27, 2018

JRC informs about chemicals in food packaging

EU Joint Research Centre highlights Commission’s efforts in ensuring safety of food contact materials in new 2-page document
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