News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
August 15, 2018
German Environment Agency launches app to inform consumers about exposure to and environmental effects of per- and polyfluorinated compounds
Topics: exposure, fluorinated substances
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August 15, 2018
U.S. researchers discuss contribution of exposure to endocrine disruptors to metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes
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August 14, 2018
European Container Glass Federation reports continuing growth of glass packaging production; European consumers favor glass food and drink packaging, according to Friends of Glass survey
Topics: glass
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August 14, 2018
German retailer EDEKA launches laser marks on fruit and vegetables instead of using sticker labels or plastic film
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August 14, 2018
Article by Environmental Health News discusses increasing challenge of plastic waste driven by economic pressure and growth; recycling and bioplastics deemed ‘simple solutions’ incapable of meeting problem’s scale
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August 13, 2018
French government plans to make products packaged in non-recycled plastic more expensive than those using recycled packaging
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August 13, 2018
China’s National Registration Centre for Chemicals introduces platform that can be searched for information on hazardous chemicals; available in Chinese
Topics: regulation
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August 13, 2018
EFSA’s CEP Panel considers PET made from recycling process ‘General Plastic’ safe for use in food contact articles for all types of foodstuffs under certain conditions
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August 10, 2018
U.S. National Toxicology Program’s Scientific Advisory Committee on Alternative Toxicological Methods holds meetings on September 5-6 and September 19-20, 2018; registration for first meeting now open
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August 10, 2018
Two U.S. senators reintroduce Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act
Topics: green chemistry, substitution
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