June 22, 2015
EFSA draft guidance document on uncertainty in scientific assessments open for public consultation until September 10, 2015
Topics: EFSA
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News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
June 22, 2015
New study shows metabolite of plasticizer DINCH induces fat cell formation
Topics: phthalates
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June 22, 2015
Two articles discuss potential effects of fetal EDC exposure on male genital development and reproductive health
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June 22, 2015
Background article about applications, regulatory issues, migration and toxicology of silicones in food contact materials
Topics: silicones
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June 18, 2015
New York Times reports on BPA replacements for can coatings, why alternatives are not readily available and ongoing scientific dispute about BPA’s safety
Topics: bisphenol A
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June 18, 2015
Series of mixed alkyl diesters added to Candidate List, one compound mix listed as food contact material
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June 18, 2015
Danish research shows that chemical cocktails often have additive effects, thus even small doses of single chemicals are potentially harmful
Topics: mixture toxicity
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June 18, 2015
Mumbay-based NGO tests plastic bottles and finds elevated heavy metal levels; NGO now demands ban of plastic bottles used as packaging
Topics: lead
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June 16, 2015
The State of California wants to add styrene to list of known carcinogens, resultantly food packaging made from polystyrene might require warning label
Topics: regulation
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June 16, 2015
National Geographic reports on why scientists increasingly engage in environmental and public health debates
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