News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
September 9, 2015
European Commission seeks new members for scientific committees (2016-2021); application deadline is November 2, 2015
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September 8, 2015
Frameworks for alternatives assessment reviewed in Environmental Health Perspectives
Topics: risk assessment
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September 8, 2015
Potential and problems of green chemistry discussed at conference hosted by The Guardian
Topics: green chemistry
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September 8, 2015
New study finds association between exposure to phthalates (DEP, DiBP, DnBP) and risk of pregnancy loss
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September 7, 2015
EU research project NanoDefine asks companies for input on nanomaterial sizing techniques by September 11, 2015
Topics: European Commission, nanomaterials
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September 7, 2015
Halifax Project symposium aims to develop hypothesis for contribution of low-dose chemical mixtures to development of cancer
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September 4, 2015
ECHA opens public consultation on 7 proposals for new substances of very high concern from August 31 to October 14, 2015; proposals include phthalate used in FCMs and UV-filters permitted in packaging inks
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September 4, 2015
EFSA hosts 2nd scientific conference on food safety on October 14-16, 2015 in Milan, Italy
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September 2, 2015
New study finds little evidence of associations between BPA exposure during pregnancy and premature birth
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September 2, 2015
ECHA makes available the list of active biocidal substances on the EU market including the substance or product suppliers
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