News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
July 29, 2015
European Parliament approves resolution on TTIP negotiations; NGOs express concern over chemical safety and point out influence of industry
Topics: European Commission
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July 28, 2015
EU research project EDC-MixRisk investigates effects of EDC-mixtures in children; aims to contribute to safe regulation of EDCs in the EU
Topics: endocrine disruptor
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July 28, 2015
Endocrine Society presents facts and figures about endocrine diseases compiled from peer-reviewed publications and reviewed by experts
Topics: endocrine disruptor
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July 27, 2015
France adopts new law on energy transition and green growth; bio-based plastic bags for fruits and vegetables required
Topics: bioplastics
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July 27, 2015
DG SANTE publishes report on the public consultation on EDC criteria; respondents agree on need for definitive EU-wide EDC criteria
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July 24, 2015
U.S. company Liquid Light produces PET component from CO2; agreement with The Coca-Cola Company to further develop technology
Topics: bioplastics
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July 24, 2015
New study finds high BPA concentrations in air and surface water near industrial sites; proposes new routes of exposure
Topics: bisphenol A, exposure
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July 23, 2015
First applications for union-wide authorization of biocidal products submitted to ECHA
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July 23, 2015
New study finds correlation between prenatal exposure to two phthalate metabolites and certain fetal growth parameters; overall little evidence of associations of BPA or phthalate exposure with fetal growth
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July 22, 2015
New study associates phthalate exposure with abdominal obesity, as well as delayed onset of puberty in boys
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