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The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
January 18, 2017
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issues final rule on nanomaterials reporting to come into effect May 2017
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January 18, 2017
Article in The Guardian informs about laser marking technique for fruit and vegetables; retail trial using technology as alternative to sticker labels on organic produce
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January 17, 2017
U.S. EPA proposes three rules to inventory, prioritize and risk evaluate chemicals under Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act
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January 17, 2017
Italian Institute of Packaging hosts conference on NIAS and mineral oils in food contact materials on March 29-30, 2017 in Munich
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January 16, 2017
New Plastics Economy initiative launches new report at World Economic Forum and presents 3 strategies for a more sustainable plastic packaging market: redesign & innovation, reuse, and recycling
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January 16, 2017
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers tungsten oxide safe for use in PET food contact materials under certain conditions
Topics: EFSA
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January 16, 2017
EFSA looking for stakeholder experts to consult drafting of guidance on identification of endocrine disruptors; deadline for nominations is January 31, 2017
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January 13, 2017
Total diet study by U.S. FDA finds perchlorate levels in food increased in 2008-2012 compared to 2003-2006; NGOs suggest this may be due to perchlorate’s use in food packaging first allowed in 2005; concerns voiced about potential impacts on child development
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January 12, 2017
Annual summit on the future of polyolefins to take place on January 18-19, 2017 in Amsterdam
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January 12, 2017
ECHA includes four new substances of very high concern in Candidate List; bisphenol A listed as reproductive toxicant
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