News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
April 12, 2018
New study finds zinc nanoparticles used in food can coatings to negatively affect intestinal functions such as nutrient absorption, iron and glucose transport; UPDATE: original article retracted due to calculation mistake; corrected article published in December 2018
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April 11, 2018
Swedish platform on nanomaterial safety publishes new website with information on safety aspects of nanomaterials
Topics: nanomaterials
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April 11, 2018
Center for Environmental Health and Campaign for Healthier Solutions urge U.S. discount retailers to take action on fluorinated chemicals in microwave popcorn bags
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April 11, 2018
New study finds microplastic particles in compost from supermarket and household waste; plastic fragments most likely remnants of food packaging; potential source of microplastic contamination in soil and freshwater
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April 10, 2018
Report by Friends of the Earth Europe, Zero Waste Europe, Rethink Plastic Alliance finds single-use plastic packaging not effective at reducing food waste, proposes solutions to cut both plastic and food waste
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April 10, 2018
Dutch institute for public health studies national population’s exposure to bisphenol A from food, finds total intake well below tolerable daily intake, shows no single food source contributes mainly to exposure
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April 10, 2018
Turkey publishes regulations on food contact materials in general and on active and intelligent materials for food contact in particular, aligns rules with EU regulations
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April 9, 2018
Intertek holds webinar on testing and reporting non-intentionally added substances in food contact materials, April 26, 2018; registration now open
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April 9, 2018
Government of Sweden investigates how to consider chemicals’ ‘cocktail effects’ and regulate similar substances in groups within EU chemicals legislation
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April 9, 2018
Companies Unilever, Ioniqa and Indorama Ventures develop technology converting PET waste into virgin grade material to be used for food packaging
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