News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
August 29, 2017
Kenyan government enforces ban on use, manufacture, and import of commercial and household plastic bags
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August 29, 2017
Article by ChemSec addresses structural similarity of chemicals of concern, calls for safety evaluation of chemicals in groups rather than individually
Topics: green chemistry, substitution
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August 28, 2017
German researchers develop dissolvable, single-serve milk and sugar capsules for hot drinks as alternative to coffee creamers packaged in small plastic containers
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August 28, 2017
City of Seattle enforces ban on disposable plastic straws and utensils at restaurants, promotes compostable and reusable alternatives
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August 25, 2017
EU Commission opens commenting period for draft regulation on BPA in varnishes and coatings for food contact, establishes new specific migration limit of 0.05 mg/kg food; no BPA migration permitted from food contact plastics for infants and toddlers
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August 25, 2017
Dutch institute for public health and environment addresses substances of very high concern in waste streams, makes recommendations for safe recycling in the circular economy
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August 24, 2017
New scientific article reviews food contact chemicals’ effects on gut permeability, microbiota, and immune responses; scientific justification for risk assessment assumptions questioned
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August 23, 2017
Scientific article discusses effects of endocrine disruptors on human health and environment in Africa, recommends measures to reduce exposures and advance knowledge
Topics: endocrine disruptor, exposure
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August 23, 2017
Australian start-up creates reusable coffee cups from husk waste accumulating during coffee processing; cups intended for café and home environments as alternative to ceramics and single-use disposable cups
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August 22, 2017
European Member States assess risk management options for BPA and other substances relevant for food contact materials
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