News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
September 25, 2018
EFSA’s CEP Panel Working Group on BPA safety reevaluation holds 1st meeting; minutes available online
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September 24, 2018
German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture calls for projects to develop new bio-based plastic food packaging; project proposals can be submitted until January 31 and March 31, 2019
Topics: bioplastics
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September 24, 2018
U.S. state California prohibits providing plastic straws in sit-down restaurants unless requested by customers; law takes effect January 1, 2019
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September 21, 2018
Presentations at EFSA conference 2018 address current challenges in societal engagement, inequalities limiting participation of citizens and NGOs in science and regulation in the EU
Topics: EFSA, risk communication
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September 21, 2018
Presentations at EFSA conference 2018 address advances and challenges in human health risk assessment; NTP official confirms that there will be a third CLARITY-BPA report integrating academic and regulatory studies
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September 21, 2018
Opening session at EFSA conference 2018 addresses recognition and management of values in risk assessment and decision making, discusses factors important for fit-for-purpose risk assessment
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September 21, 2018
11th BioDetectors conference addresses use of cell-based bioassays in food contact material safety analysis
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September 21, 2018
Scientists review sources and levels of dietary exposure to bisphenol A, discuss health risks in exposed populations, call for targeted risk assessments in sensitive populations such as pregnant women and children
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September 20, 2018
Non-profit organization Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families includes 12 new retailers in annual ranking of progress towards eliminating toxic chemicals and using safer alternatives
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September 20, 2018
Website of Danish Ministry of Environment and Food informs consumers about chemicals in everyday products and how to reduce unnecessary exposures
Topics: exposure
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