News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
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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August 8, 2016
German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment hosts congress on REACH regulation on October 5-6, 2016 in Berlin, Germany; special focus on consumer protection and authorization of SVHCs
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August 8, 2016
Correspondence articles in Nature express opposing opinions on hazard identification of endocrine disruptors and how they should be regulated
Topics: endocrine disruptor, regulation
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August 5, 2016
International Packaging Institute hosts topical event on the circular economy on November 16, 2016 in Schaffhausen Switzerland
Topics: circular economy, events
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