News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
July 11, 2016
Scientists compile inventory list of chemicals used in printed paper and board FCMs; 1,769 single substances are non-evaluated for their toxicity; of these, 19 substances with actual use confirmed by FACET are included in ECHA's lists for substances of concern
Reading time: 3 minutes
July 11, 2016
Meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on BPA immunotoxicity available on EFSA’s website
Topics: bisphenol A, EFSA
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July 8, 2016
Scientists argue that plastic debris is not merely an environmental, but also a human health problem; particle toxicity, chemical toxicity, and pathogen spreading issues are discussed
Reading time: 2 minutes
July 7, 2016
FPF dossier and summarizing article explain chemistry of PFASs, provide information on their use in food contact materials, the regulatory situation and effects on human health
Topics: fluorinated substances
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July 7, 2016
EFSA report summarizes estimation methods for non-dietary exposure to chemicals from consumer products and the environment, provides examples for BPA
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July 7, 2016
Group of scientists express concern about proposed EDC criteria in open letter to EU Health Commissioner Andriukaitis and make recommendations for improvement
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July 6, 2016
ChemSec hosts webinar on endocrine disruptors for investors, presents successful business strategies incorporating phase-out of EDCs
Topics: endocrine disruptor
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July 5, 2016
National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark launches information portal on chemical exposure; special focus on chemical cocktails and endocrine disruptors
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July 5, 2016
Foodwatch study finds contamination of chocolate products and potato chips with mineral oils; call for strict limit levels in food and mandatory use of functional barriers
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July 4, 2016
European Commission issues final report on the screening of potential EDCs as part of the impact assessment on EDC criteria; option 1 of EDC roadmap appears as most conservative approach
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