News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
November 30, 2015
European Parliament passes non-binding resolution banning the recycling of plastics containing phthalate DEHP
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November 26, 2015
ProSafe project asks experts for input on risk management and innovation of nanotechnology
Topics: nanomaterials
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November 24, 2015
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
Topics: EFSA
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November 24, 2015
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 publishes proceedings, briefing notes and video recordings of its 2nd scientific conference held on October 14-16, 2015 in Milan, Italy
Topics: EFSA, risk assessment
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November 23, 2015
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
Sweden’s case against the European Commission for delaying the setting of EDC criteria: Hearing at European Court of Justice in Luxembourg
Topics: endocrine disruptor
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November 19, 2015
European Bioplastics hosts 10th annual conference in Berlin, Germany; circular economy, materials and products, as well as sustainable land use discussed
Topics: bioplastics, circular economy
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November 17, 2015
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
Dossiers provide background information about food contact materials and human health
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