News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
May 22, 2018
EFSA publishes list of scientific experts for renewal of its scientific panels; CEF Panel to be replaced by new Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes and Processing Aids (CEP)
Topics: EFSA
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May 18, 2018
South Africa announces new ‘Source to Sea’ initiative to fight plastic pollution, considers actions on microbeads and single-use plastics, plans to boost recycling and consumer awareness
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May 18, 2018
Ensuring compliance of seals used in food production equipment is essential for food production safety
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May 17, 2018
National Geographic launces initiative ‘Planet or Plastic?’ focusing on environmental impact of single-use plastics, releases dedicated June issue
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May 17, 2018
EDC-free Europe coalition urges EU Commission to update its strategy on endocrine disruptors
Topics: endocrine disruptor, European Commission
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May 16, 2018
New FPF scientific publication summarizes safety aspects of commonly used food packaging types after recycling, shows typical chemical contaminants, discusses further measures for safe food packaging in the circular economy
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May 16, 2018
Industry and NGOs express mixed opinions on EU Commission’s draft proposal to reduce single-use plastics
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May 16, 2018
European Federation of Bottled Waters aims to increase collection of PET bottles from 60% to 90% and use 25% recycled PET in water bottles by 2025 as EU average
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May 16, 2018
EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on phthalates reassesses safety of DBP, BBP and DEHP for food contact plastics; updated meeting minutes now available online
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May 15, 2018
Event program and registration for Food Packaging Forum’s 6th annual workshop of October 4, 2018 now online; live webcast available; register before September 27, 2018
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