News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
April 8, 2016
Scientists determine key parameters for modeling migration of benzophenone and several other contaminants from low density polyethylene into food simulants and foodstuffs; propose revision of worst-case scenario values
Reading time: 4 minutes
April 8, 2016
Role of chemicals in diabetes etiology not discussed in WHO Diabetes Day statements, despite existing scientific evidence; patient shares his story
Reading time: 3 minutes
April 8, 2016
Scientists review decontamination of recycled polyolefins, compare it to PET; existing processes need re-examination using high molecular weight surrogate contaminants
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April 7, 2016
State of California takes emergency action on BPA and proposes temporary uniform warning label for food cans and bottles as deadline for Prop65 compliance approaches
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April 6, 2016
Dutch institute for public health (RIVM) recommends “responsible” plastics recycling; use of purification technology to minimize exposure to chemicals of concern is advised
Topics: circular economy, recycling
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April 6, 2016
ECHA, JRC and RIVM release guidance report on nanoform grouping in harzard assessment; recommend minimizing toxicological testing
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April 5, 2016
ECHA reports on activities to identify substances of very high concern in 2015; focus on endocrine disrupting chemicals
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April 5, 2016
Reuters U.S. informs about biodegradable composite film made from chitosan and grapefruit seed extract; film can double shelf-life of perishables and contains no chemical additives, according to researchers
Topics: active packaging
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April 4, 2016
American Chemical Society hosts webinar on analytical methods for food contact substances on April 28, 2016
Topics: chemical analytics, events
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April 4, 2016
European Commission plans to lower specific migration limit (SML) for BPA from food contact plastics; new SML shall also apply to varnishes and coatings used in FCMs
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