News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
July 19, 2017
Columbia University and City University of New York establish online database containing formerly secret documents about toxic substances such as lead and PCBs
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July 19, 2017
Chemical Watch holds webinar on EU Commission’s criteria to identify endocrine disruptors under pesticides, biocides and REACH regulation on July 27, 2017
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July 19, 2017
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers dimethyl carbonate safe for making polycarbonate repeated-use food contact articles, under certain conditions
Topics: EFSA
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July 18, 2017
Coca-Cola European Partners launches new sustainable packaging strategy in the UK; aims to increase content of recycled PET in bottles, promote recycling
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July 18, 2017
Nordic Council calls for prompt action on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances; suggests measures to take in the areas public awareness, regulation, monitoring, and research
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July 17, 2017
Waste management industry and NGO CHEM Trust respond to EC consultation, discuss which EU restrictions should apply to chemicals in recycled materials
Topics: circular economy, recycling
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July 17, 2017
EFSA considers PET made from recycling processes ‘Veroniki Ecogrup SRL,’ ‘Märkische Faser,’ and ‘PEGRA-V’ safe for use in food contact articles under certain conditions
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July 17, 2017
Scientists observe positive association between total urinary phthalates and cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and chronic low-grade inflammation in men
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July 17, 2017
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on FCMs now available online
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July 14, 2017
New scientific study by FPF summarizes research on alternative toxicity testing of FCMs, finds approach promising and feasible; sample preparation methods need to be optimized and standardized; employed assays should be of clear human health relevance
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