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The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.

November 26, 2015

Consultation on risk management of nanomaterial uses

ProSafe project asks experts for input on risk management and innovation of nanotechnology
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November 24, 2015

EFSA: Safety assessment of 3 FCM substances

EFSA’s CEF Panel considers substances 2,4-di-tert-amylphenol, montmorillonite clay modified by dimethyldialkyl(C16-C18)ammonium chloride, and 4-acrylamido-4-methyl-2-pentanone as safe for use in food contact materials under certain conditions
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November 24, 2015

EC publishes BPA roadmap

DG SANTE releases roadmap on new measures on BPA in FCMs; different options from no policy change to EU-wide ban on BPA in FCMs discussed and assessed
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November 23, 2015

EFSA conference: Materials available online

EFSA publishes proceedings, briefing notes and video recordings of its 2nd scientific conference held on October 14-16, 2015 in Milan, Italy
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November 23, 2015

ECHA: Proposal for authorization of 11 SVHCs

ECHA recommends 11 SVHCs for inclusion in REACH Authorization List; substances listed in FCM inventories among candidates; public consultation open until February 18, 2016
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November 23, 2015

EDCs: Sweden vs. European Commission

Sweden’s case against the European Commission for delaying the setting of EDC criteria: Hearing at European Court of Justice in Luxembourg
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November 19, 2015

Healthy ingredients for a circular economy

European Bioplastics hosts 10th annual conference in Berlin, Germany; circular economy, materials and products, as well as sustainable land use discussed
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November 17, 2015

TTIP: Trade and sustainability

European Commission proposes chapter on trade and sustainability for TTIP; NGO says EC’s proposal fails to maintain level of chemical safety in the EU
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November 17, 2015

FPF dossiers publicly available

Dossiers provide background information about food contact materials and human health
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November 17, 2015

EFSA: Open plenary meetings 2016

Meetings of EFSA’s scientific panels and Scientific Committee open for observers; Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavorings and Processing Aids will meet on November 29 - December 1, 2016
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