News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
April 21, 2017
Scientists demonstrate abundance of plastics fragments in the Arctic waters; far-north areas may form a final sink for plastic debris in the oceans; concerns voiced about further accumulation and effects on Arctic ecosystem
Topics: microplastics
Reading time: 2 minutes
April 19, 2017
U.S. retailer Target announces new sustainability goals for its own-brand packaging, pledges efforts to improve recycling and increase demand for recycled packaging
Topics: circular economy, recycling
Reading time: 1 minute
April 19, 2017
U.S. scientists develop nanocomposite film from sweet potato starch, thyme essential oil, and nanoclay; potential applications include packaging of fresh fruits and vegetables
Reading time: 1 minute
April 18, 2017
French food safety agency issues opinion on TiO2 nanoparticles as food additive; recommends further research and limiting exposure of workers, consumers, and environment
Reading time: 1 minute
April 18, 2017
Article in The Guardian discusses contamination of children’s toys made from recycled materials with hazardous flame retardants; environmental organizations call for government action
Reading time: 2 minutes
April 13, 2017
Dutch food safety authority makes risk assessment of Dutch waffles highly contaminated with mineral oils public; pledges more information access and transparency in future risk assessments
Topics: mineral oils
Reading time: 1 minute
April 13, 2017
Parabens inhibit several biotransformation enzymes involved in steroid hormone metabolism and chemical detoxification; study in mice shows that co-exposure with butyl paraben results in elevated internal levels of estradiol and BPA
Reading time: 3 minutes
April 13, 2017
Industry study shows negative effects of incompatible label materials, glues, and inks on the recyclability of PET drinking bottles; impacts on color and clarity of recycled PET
Reading time: 1 minute
April 13, 2017
EFSA’s CEF Panel Working Group on BPA assessment protocol holds seventh meeting on the reevaluation of BPA safety; meeting minutes available online
Topics: bisphenol A, EFSA
Reading time: 1 minute
April 12, 2017
Australian Government publishes draft plan to reduce marine debris and target plastic pollution in particular; commits to prevention, removal, monitoring activities, raising public awareness
Topics: microplastics, plastics
Reading time: 1 minute
