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The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
July 20, 2023
A brief overview of US state-level regulatory actions concerning food contact chemicals, material prohibitions, and bottle deposits in 2023; state of Washington bans bisphenol-based epoxy liners in drink cans beginning in 2025; other updates from Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Vermont
Reading time: 4 minutes
July 20, 2023
Chemicals policy and product safety expert joins Food Packaging Forum (FPF) Foundation Board as additional member; brings valuable experience and perspective to support the organization’s oversight and strategic decision making
Reading time: 1 minute
July 19, 2023
Directorate General for Health and Food Safety (DG Sante) explains the ban of bisphenol A in food contact materials in the EU and discusses what comes next; ban will only affect “intentional use”; comes into force late 2025 or early 2026
Topics: bisphenol A, EU
Reading time: 3 minutes
July 19, 2023
European investors call for stronger Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR); advocate for robust regulations for a sustainable future; strong regulation can increase confidence and reduce financial risks
Topics: PPWR
Reading time: 1 minute
July 18, 2023
Half of surveyed people have difficulty with the difference between compostable and biodegradable; 50% of participants fail to dispose of packaging correctly; report suggests better standardization and consumer education needed
Reading time: 2 minutes
July 17, 2023
Scientists develop nonlinear model for predicting food contact chemical (FCC) migration and apply it to FCCs of high toxicological concern; emphasize usefulness of their model to speed up migration assessment of FCCs; different group of scientists proposes an innovative modeling approach to assess release of a specific additives and elements from plastic food packaging and steel processing tools
Reading time: 4 minutes
July 17, 2023
Systemiq presents a circular economy blueprint for PET; suggests pathway to reducing landfill and incineration by 70% and greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2040; would require expansion of reuse systems, scaling of recycling infrastructure, and clear regulations; chemical safety of recycled PET remains unclear
Reading time: 2 minutes
July 14, 2023
Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) discusses gaps and inconsistencies of current FCM legislation; argues it needs reform to ensure chemical safety of products holistically; provides recommendations for improvements
Reading time: 2 minutes
July 13, 2023
Study using perfused human placental tissue demonstrates polystyrene nanoplastics affect expression of inflammation and iron homeostasis-related genes; review summarizes that small plastic particles can enter reproductive organs and affect reproductive health, however further research needed to verify the results and assess mechanisms of reproductive toxicity
Topics: exposure, microplastics
Reading time: 3 minutes
July 6, 2023
CBC reports about Canada’s paper exports; finds plastic contamination present poses environmental and social challenges to India; recycling infrastructure unable to keep up
Reading time: 2 minutes
