News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
August 15, 2016
Companies CertiChem and PlastiPure – previously sued and found guilty for claiming estrogen activity of plastic Tritan™ - launch their own estrogen activity-free baby bottle
Topics: bisphenol A, endocrine disruptor
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August 15, 2016
Scientists examine influence of ageing on the migration of oligomers and coloring agents from polycarbonate tableware; higher migration of degradation products from older and damaged plastics, colorants from newer products
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August 15, 2016
U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues final rule on food ingredients ‘generally recognized as safe'; specifies requirements for scientific evidence; notification remains voluntary
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August 12, 2016
Scientists evaluate a panel of novel plasticizers for in vitro effects on testicular function; propose alternatives to phthalates
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August 12, 2016
EFSA-commissioned study finds nanotechnology most often used for food additives, food contact materials; nanoencapsulates, silver, titanium dioxide, silica common; increasing use of organic nanomaterials
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August 11, 2016
German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment evaluates migration of styrene oligomers from FCMs into food simulants; finds no evidence for health risks at currently measured migration levels
Topics: styrene
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August 10, 2016
Business and environment collaboration BizNGO hosts annual meeting on December 7-8, 2016 in San Francisco, U.S.
Topics: events
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August 10, 2016
New study shows that BPA and substitute BPS disrupt reproduction of roundworms causing germline apoptosis and embryonic lethality
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August 9, 2016
Epoch Times article: Plastic production, consumption, and pollution on the rise; direct effects on humans unknown; solutions overdue and needed
Topics: microplastics
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August 9, 2016
Industry initiative “Paper Cup Manifesto” aims to improve recovery and recycling of paper cups
Topics: paper & board, recycling
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