News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
November 11, 2015
UK NGO CHEM Trust outlines EU Parliament investigation on FCM regulation, Food Packaging Forum workshop, Luxemburg FCM conference, EFSA public consultation on FCM opinion, fluorinated-free popcorn in Denmark
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November 10, 2015
Extensive article in The Scientist explains obesogens and why they are of concern
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November 9, 2015
European Commission Joint Research Centre presents chemical screening methodology for the impact assessment on criteria to identify endocrine disruptors
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November 9, 2015
Endocrine Society summarizes EDC research of the past six years and links EDC exposure to various health problems
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November 3, 2015
Conclusions of Luxembourg conference on FCMs published; harmonization of FCM regulation at EU level desired, improvement of risk assessments and declarations of compliance needed
Topics: Declaration of Compliance, DG SANTE, EFSA, European Commission, NIAS, regulation, risk assessment, TTC
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November 2, 2015
Health & Environment article outlines debate around 2012 WHO/UNEP report on EDCs; discusses value of state-of-the-science reviews and need for systematic review methods in complex research problems
Topics: endocrine disruptor
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October 30, 2015
Substituting chemicals of concern with alternatives of similar concern needs to be avoided
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October 30, 2015
Retailer Coop Denmark introduces microwave oven popcorn containing no fluorinated substances in the food packaging, aims to phase out further chemicals of concern by 2017
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October 28, 2015
EFSA announces publicizing of data used in scientific opinions; data submitted by EU Member States to be shared starting 2016; industry worried over trade secrets and health scares
Topics: EFSA
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October 28, 2015
Report by Chemical Watch on replacing hazardous chemicals in the supply chain with safer alternatives; approaches to alternatives assessment and business case studies presented
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