News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
July 16, 2015
U.S. company Newlight turns agricultural methane emissions into plastic materials
Topics: bioplastics
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July 16, 2015
ILSI Europe publishes guidance document on risk assessment of non-intentionally added substances in food contact materials
Topics: NIAS
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July 16, 2015
ECHA hosts webinar on safer alternatives to hazardous chemicals on September 22, 2015; registration now open
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July 16, 2015
New strategy by EU Lab for Alternatives to Animal Testing focuses on computational models for chemical behavior in humans; supports steps to phase out animal testing
Topics: JRC
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July 15, 2015
EFSA’s CEF Panel publishes scientific opinions considering both applications safe for use in food contact materials
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July 15, 2015
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers post-consumer PET recycling processes 'Coveris' and 'ExtruPET' safe for contact with almost all types of foodstuffs
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July 14, 2015
U.S. spring water brands use re-sealable aluminum cans as an alternative to plastic bottles
Topics: aluminum
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July 14, 2015
Joint Research Centre publishes 3rd report on EC definition of nanomaterials; options for clarification and improved applicability presented
Topics: JRC, nanomaterials
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July 14, 2015
Society of Toxicology and U.S. Food and Drug Administration hold four colloquia on emerging toxicological science; recordings and materials available on website
Topics: risk assessment
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July 10, 2015
The U.S. Department of Agriculture supports manufacture and use of plant-based bottles and packaging
Topics: bioplastics
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