News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
June 12, 2017
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers PET made from recycling process ‘Coexpan Deutschland’ safe for use in food trays and containers; recycled PET articles not to be used for packaging water
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June 12, 2017
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on FCMs now available online
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June 9, 2017
Industry association calls for harmonized EU legislation on materials in contact with drinking water; proposal by EU Commission expected by end of 2017
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June 9, 2017
Scientists compile inventory of compounds potentially used in coatings; 1,976 substances have no (recent) toxicological evaluation; subset analyzed by in silico tools and literature search, 10 compounds designated as 'high concern'
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June 9, 2017
Scientists call for more research and regulation regarding ‘mobile’ chemicals, as these pose high risk to aquatic environment and drinking water quality
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June 8, 2017
Waterproofing chemicals in paper cups prevent re-pulping in commercial mills and thus impede recycling, according to new industry study
Topics: paper & board, recycling
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June 8, 2017
Belgian and Dutch authorities work on harmonized migration conditions for food contact coatings, invite industry associations for input
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June 8, 2017
Several U.S. NGOs file objection to FDA’s decision for continued use of perchlorates in antistatic agents in food packaging; formal public hearing requested
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June 7, 2017
Position paper by several international NGOs calls for stronger definition of sustainable chemistry, phase-out of hazardous chemicals, internalization of pollution costs, full disclosure of chemical ingredients
Topics: green chemistry
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June 7, 2017
EU Commission presents latest revised draft of criteria to identify endocrine disruptors to Member States; no formal vote taken; next meeting not yet scheduled
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