News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
July 7, 2017
Scientists examine associations between exposure factors and levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in humans; compare several methods of dietary exposure assessment; food contact articles significantly contributed to PFASs intakes
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July 7, 2017
Scientists compile comprehensive review on phthalates, focus on human health effects observed in epidemiological and clinical studies
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July 6, 2017
One million plastic bottles are bought every minute and consumption projected to increase 20% by 2021, resulting in environmental crisis; NGO calls on drinks industry “to reduce its plastic footprint”
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July 5, 2017
EU Member States vote in favor of European Commission-proposed criteria to identify endocrine disruptors in the field of plant protection products; both industry and NGOs view adopted criteria as ‘flawed,’ call on European Parliament to veto the proposal
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July 4, 2017
German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) publishes special issue on contaminants in food; groups and origins of contaminants, risk perception and exposure estimation covered
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July 4, 2017
European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals launches public directory of exposure data sources and tools to estimate exposure
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July 3, 2017
Non-profit research institute “The Endocrine Disruption Exchange” (TEDX) publishes fact sheet on endocrine disrupting chemicals, their potential effects on health, ways to reduce EDC exposure
Topics: endocrine disruptor
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July 3, 2017
European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) launches online platform providing access to its research data on various topics including food, health, consumer protection
Topics: European Commission, JRC
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July 1, 2017
Summary article and FPF dossier on mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOHs) provide information on the presence of MOHs in food contact materials and food, analytical and regulatory challenges, as well as technical solutions
Topics: mineral oils
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June 30, 2017
Food Packaging Forum held webinar on mineral oils in food contact materials on June 30, 2017; presentation slides and summary now available
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