News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
February 26, 2016
ECHA reports on evaluation activities in 2015; finds data gaps for the majority of evaluated substances of high concern; encourages registrants to update their dossiers
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February 26, 2016
ChemSec revisits the “hazard vs. risk” debate in chemicals management; argues on the superiority of hazard-based approach
Topics: exposure, risk assessment
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February 25, 2016
French Directorate General of Risk Prevention releases report analyzing data on nanomaterials imported, manufactured or distributed in France in 2014
Topics: nanomaterials
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February 24, 2016
Article informs about presence of PFOA in consumer products and highlights ways to reduce exposure from food contact materials
Topics: exposure, fluorinated substances
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February 23, 2016
New report by non-profit organization ChemSec shows that regulating and substituting hazardous chemicals promotes innovation, safer and better products, and overall economic benefits
Topics: green chemistry, regulation
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February 23, 2016
Non-profit organization HEAL publishes policy briefing on regulation of FCMs in the EU; prioritizes regulation of paper and board, varnishes and coatings, and printing inks; calls for ban of SVHCs and EDCs in food contact materials
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February 23, 2016
EU reference laboratory for FCMs publishes practical guidance on migration modeling; updates to current EU plastic FCM regulation
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February 23, 2016
Silent Spring Institute launches mobile app helping users avoid toxic substances in everyday consumer products
Topics: exposure
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February 22, 2016
EU reference laboratory for FCMs tests metal release from decorated ceramics and crystalware into wine and wine-simulants; migration of lead, cadmium and other metals detected
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February 22, 2016
New study finds BPA, nonylphenol, phthalates, and parabens in American children’s urine; call for further research on EDC’s role in pediatric hormonal disorders
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