News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
October 24, 2016
Smithers Rapra publishes a report on the future of global plastic films market; forecasts an annual growth rate of 3-6% and a demand of 73 million metric tons to be reached by 2021
Topics: plastics
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October 24, 2016
EFSA evaluates ‘Pokas Arcadian Recycle Ltd’ process for recycling of PP and HDPE for food contact applications; concludes that the process is insufficiently characterized regarding its ability to remove potential contaminants
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October 24, 2016
DG SANTE publishes summaries of recent meetings concerning the proposed EDC identification criteria; asks EFSA and ECHA to develop a harmonized guidance document for the implementation of EDC criteria
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October 24, 2016
Editorial in The Gleaner discusses a potential ban of plastic and styrofoam food containers in Jamaica
Topics: regulation, styrene
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October 20, 2016
New feature allowing to filter for FCM-relevant chemicals has been added to the SIN List of hazardous substances maintained by the International Chemical Secretariat
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October 19, 2016
EURL ECVAM DataBase service on advanced and ALternative Methods (DB-ALM) publishes 2014-2016 report; outlines developments in information content, system evolution, outreach
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October 19, 2016
65th plenary meeting of EFSA’s CEF Panel open for observers on November 30, 2016 in Brussels; registration ends November 8, 2016
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October 18, 2016
Scientific study estimates the costs of EDC-caused disease and disability at >2% of U.S. gross domestic product; calls for improvements in EDC screening and proactive prevention; American Chemical Council criticizes study sharply
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October 18, 2016
C&EN presents the debate on the costs of food packaging made of flexible plastics and multilayered structures: Less food waste and economic benefits vs. more difficult recycling and negative environmental impacts
Topics: circular economy, recycling
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October 17, 2016
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers 2,3,3,4,4,5,5-heptafluoro-1-pentene safe for use in food contact materials under certain conditions
Topics: EFSA, fluorinated substances
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