News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
January 22, 2018
UK retailer Iceland to replace plastic packaging of own-brand products with paper and pulp by 2023; supports initiatives for plastic bottle deposit return scheme
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January 19, 2018
EU Commission publishes 9th amendment to plastic FCM regulation, approves four new food contact substances, extends use of one polymer
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January 19, 2018
Researchers estimate internal exposure to metabolites of shorter-chain polyfluorinated compounds, demonstrate high potential for biopersistence, call for further research
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January 19, 2018
ClientEarth report criticizes ECHA’s lack of transparency, requests more information on harmful chemicals in the EU, companies’ compliance, EU’s decision-making processes with regard to chemical safety
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January 19, 2018
In vitro assays demonstrate significant biological activity in extracts from diverse food contact articles made of paper and board; bioassays expected to become accepted tool for assessment of FCM safety
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January 18, 2018
EFSA issues new “administrative guidance for the processing of application for regulated products;” applies also to food contact materials
Topics: EFSA, risk assessment
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January 18, 2018
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers PET made from recycling process ‘Envases Ureña’ safe for use in food contact articles for all types of foodstuffs under certain conditions
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January 17, 2018
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers HDPE and PP made from recycling process ‘Morssinkhof Plastics’ suitable for use in food contact articles intended for dry foods, fruits, vegetables and meat under specific conditions
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January 17, 2018
European Commission adopts EU-wide strategy for plastics in the circular economy, aims to make all plastic packaging recyclable, reduce single-use plastics, ban intentional microplastics
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January 16, 2018
Grocery Manufacturers Association hosts free webinar on January 17, 2018, addressing Chinese food labeling and food contact regulations; registration now open
Topics: events, regulation
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