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The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
June 16, 2017
EU Commission places 12 substances of very high concern on the Authorisation List of the REACH regulation; 3 substances relevant for food contact materials
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June 16, 2017
New study by Environmental Defense Fund finds U.S. baby foods more frequently contaminated with lead than regular non-baby foods, urges FDA and manufacturers to reduce children’s exposure to lead
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June 15, 2017
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers PET made from recycling process ‘EREMA Recycling (MPR, Basic and Advanced technologies)’ safe for use in food contact articles under certain conditions
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June 15, 2017
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers PET made from recycling process ‘Alimpet’ safe for use in food trays and containers intended for contact with all types of foodstuffs, except packaged water
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June 15, 2017
Registration now open for Food Packaging Forum webinar on mineral oils in food contact materials to be held on June 30, 2017
Topics: events, mineral oils
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June 15, 2017
Ellen MacArthur Foundation holds annual summit on the circular economy on June 15, 2017 in London, UK; event can be followed via live stream
Topics: circular economy, events
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June 14, 2017
Article in New York Times presents alternative food packaging materials developed from food residues such as excess milk powder, tomato peels, or shrimp shells
Topics: bioplastics
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June 14, 2017
Opinion article in New York Times outlines children’s prenatal exposure to various toxic chemicals, discusses impact on fetal brain development and health consequences
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June 14, 2017
ECHA launches European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials website; provides information on nanomaterials on the EU market for consumers, workers, regulators, and scientists
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June 13, 2017
Article in The Guardian highlights advantages of a circular economy, informs about World Circular Economy Forum held June 5-7, 2017 in Helsinki, Finland
Topics: circular economy, events
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