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The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.

June 27, 2016

Early puberty in girls

The Wall Street Journal discusses early onset of puberty in U.S. girls; obesity and exposure to EDCs considered key factors, according to experts
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June 24, 2016

Migration testing of adhesives

Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry (FEICA) releases guidance on migration testing of adhesives in non-plastic food contact materials
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June 24, 2016

Epigenetics in risk assessment

Current state of epigenetics science and potential integration of epigenetic effects into risk assessment discussed at EFSA colloquium
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June 23, 2016

EU EDC criteria: Media coverage

The Guardian, EurActiv, Chemical Watch, and other news providers report on EDC criteria proposed by European Commission; summarize positions of different stakeholders
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June 23, 2016

TSCA reform signed into law

U.S. President Obama enacts bill reforming Toxic Substances Control Act; news providers and health group explain implications of updated U.S. chemicals regulation
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June 22, 2016

Circular economy: Stronger policies needed

European Environment Agency assesses resource efficiency and commitment to circular economy in European countries
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June 22, 2016

EFSA: Reviewing immunotoxicity of BPA

EFSA expert working group starts review of potential effects of BPA on immune system; CEF Panel to issue scientific statement in September 2016
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June 21, 2016

BPA in various food products

Environmental Working Group launches database with over 16,000 food products possibly in contact with BPA-containing food packaging
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June 21, 2016

Conference on residues of FCMs in food

Experts discussed future changes in the European legislation on FCMs, summarized state of the art in analytical chemistry and toxicity testing, and introduced novel techniques to measure and reduce chemical migration from FCMs into food
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June 21, 2016

BPA and hyperactivity in children

New study finds association between higher urinary BPA levels and prevalence of ADHD in U.S. children
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