News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
May 13, 2016
Scientists analyze primary aromatic amines in colored paper napkins from Europe; find sum PAA concentrations exceeding 10 µg/L limit, carcinogenic PAAs exceeding 2 µg/L limit; red, orange, yellow, and multi-colored napkins with highest load
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May 12, 2016
European Parliamentary Research Service assesses implementation of FCM regulation in stakeholder survey; majority in favor of harmonized EU-wide regulation for all types of FCMs
Topics: regulation
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May 12, 2016
European chemical industry launches new software to predict properties and assess safety of chemicals
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May 12, 2016
Environmental Working Group launches cancer prevention platform with a focus on the role of chemicals in the development of cancer
Topics: chronic disease, exposure
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May 12, 2016
Event at EU parliament highlights challenges, opportunities for chemical safety of FCMs in the circular economy
Topics: circular economy
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May 11, 2016
German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment and Paris Risk Group host workshop on pros and cons of participatory approaches in risk assessment; registration open until May 25, 2016
Topics: events, risk assessment
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May 11, 2016
U.S. retailer Walmart reduces certain chemicals of concern by 95% in consumer products; list of high priority chemicals to be disclosed soon
Topics: exposure
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May 10, 2016
Petcore Europe updates on recent challenges in recycling PET thermoforms; collection and sorting of PET packaging need improvement; packaging design is key for recycling
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May 10, 2016
ECHA requires registration of biocides in FCMs falling under the Biocidal Products Regulation by September 1, 2016
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May 10, 2016
Italian Packaging Institute and Keller & Heckman host seminar on FCM legislation on May 24-27, 2016 in Italy
Topics: events, regulation
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