News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
February 9, 2018
U.S. Congress hearing on International Agency on the Research for Cancer addresses future funding; critics question agency's scientific integrity; defenders talk of industry-lead campaign to discredit IARC’s monographs on carcinogens program
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February 9, 2018
Danish consumer council finds cadmium, lead, mineral oils, polyaromatic hydrocarbons in dark chocolate; 5 of 12 tested brands with elevated levels
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February 9, 2018
News outlet Euractiv publishes special report on packaging and environment; featured articles and interviews address circular economy and plastics strategy unveiled by EU Commission
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February 9, 2018
Scientists show that androgens regulate key genes linked to autism risk and may contribute to excessive brain growth, suggest that androgens’ effects on developing brain may increase risk of developing autism spectrum disorders
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February 8, 2018
Food Packaging Forum held webinar on prioritization methods for unknown chemicals in food contact articles on February 8, 2018; video recording and presentation slides now available
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February 8, 2018
Scientists demonstrate migration and sperm-related reproductive toxicity of surfynol, a surfactant commonly used in adhesives employed in multilayer food packaging
Topics: adhesives, toxicity testing
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February 7, 2018
Industry group FluoroCouncil highlights “benefits and safety” of fluorinated chemicals with newly launched website; dedicated section on food packaging available
Topics: fluorinated substances
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February 7, 2018
Experts on pediatrics and public health publish book on effects of ubiquitous chemical exposures on children’s health; focus on non-communicable diseases such as autism, ADHD, birth defects, cancer
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February 6, 2018
ECHA prioritizes 7 substances of very high concern to be added to REACH Authorisation List; 6 substances potentially relevant for food contact
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February 6, 2018
Cancer-Free Economy Network holds webinar on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in paper-based foodservice packaging on March 28, 2018; registration now open
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