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

November 2, 2015

Focus on EDC controversy

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
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October 30, 2015

BPA-free does not mean EDC-free

Substituting chemicals of concern with alternatives of similar concern needs to be avoided
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October 30, 2015

Popcorn without fluorinated chemicals

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 pledges data transparency

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
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October 28, 2015

Guide to safer chemicals

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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October 27, 2015

66 billion PET bottles recycled

Report by Petcore Europe on post-consumer PET recycling suggests that 57% of PET bottles and containers placed on European market in 2014 were collected and recycled
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October 27, 2015

Mineral oils in food

Foodwatch study shows contamination of dry foods packaged in paper or board with mineral oils; online petition launched to call for EU-wide introduction of functional barriers, limit levels in food
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October 26, 2015

Eco-friendly bioplastics

Plastic Fantastic Challenge seeks disruptive business solutions to produce environmentally friendly bioplastics and tackle plastic waste problem
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October 26, 2015

Toxic chemicals in recycled paper and board

Danish researchers detect chemicals of concern in food packaging made from recycled paper and board; push for EU-wide regulation of paper and board food contact materials
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October 21, 2015

FPF job vacancy

The Food Packaging Forum is currently looking for a Scientific Communication Officer to join our team in Zurich, Switzerland
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