News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
June 1, 2017
Turkey notifies World Trade Organization of two new regulations regarding authorization of food contact substances and active and intelligent materials; possible adoption July 30, 2017; deadline for comments July 29-30, 2017
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May 31, 2017
European PET Bottle Platform grants interim approval for recyclability of PEF, a bio-based alternative packaging material to PET, in the European market
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May 31, 2017
JRC expert survey identifies gaps in test methods for evaluating endocrine disruptors; new methods for thyroid, metabolic, immune disorders, as well as hormone-related cancers seen as priority
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May 30, 2017
EFSA publishes report illustrating its 2016 activities to strengthen scientific cooperation with European and international partners
Topics: EFSA
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May 30, 2017
German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment finds high release of aluminum ions from uncoated aluminum meal trays into acidic food simulants, recommends using different materials for heated food storage
Topics: migration
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May 29, 2017
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on recycling plastics now available online
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May 29, 2017
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2,6-dicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester safe for use in polyester layers, not intended for direct food contact, under certain conditions
Topics: EFSA
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May 29, 2017
EFSA’s CEF Panel agrees to increase specific migration limit of phosphorous acid, mixed 2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenyl and 4-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenyl triesters for use in plastic food contact materials
Topics: EFSA
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May 26, 2017
U.S. federal agencies' committee releases draft roadmap for further developmnt of alternative testing approaches, aimed at improving regulatory acceptance; public consultation open until August 31, 2017
Topics: regulation, toxicity testing
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May 26, 2017
Environmental Defense Fund and other NGOs file lawsuit challenging U.S. FDA’s Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) practice allowing industry to make self-determinations of food additives’ safety
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