News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
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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July 10, 2015
CHEM Trust informs about their efforts to push for adequate regulation of FCMs in the EU; comments on current JRC study on FCM regulation in the EU
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July 9, 2015
Phthalates DINP and DIDP detected in urine of children and teenagers, elevated levels associated with increases in blood pressure
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July 9, 2015
The Pesticide Action Network Europe holds roundtable meeting on EDCs to strengthen the science in the debate to regulate EDCs in the EU
Topics: endocrine disruptor, regulation
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