News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
May 5, 2015
EU chief negotiator dismisses exclusion of chemicals from Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
Topics: TTIP
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May 5, 2015
Study suggests phthalate exposure decreased in previous years, concerns remain due to potential cumulative effects of phthalates and other anti-androgens
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May 4, 2015
Scientists' public statement recommends consumers to avoid nonstick cookware and grease proof food packaging containing poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)
Topics: fluorinated substances
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May 1, 2015
Publication provides overview of food contact legislation worldwide, includes chapters for specific FCMs such as plastics, regenerated cellulose, rubber, paper and card
Topics: regulation
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April 30, 2015
US scientists develop new artificial photosynthesis system that can convert carbon dioxide into chemical products, potentially including biodegradable plastics
Topics: bioplastics
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April 30, 2015
Position paper calls for clean circular economy in Europe, presence of hazardous chemicals in recycled materials poses threat to public and market confidence
Topics: REACH, regulation
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April 30, 2015
Obesogens to be discussed in October 2015 in Sweden
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April 29, 2015
Secret Science Act supported by US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
Topics: EPA, regulation
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April 29, 2015
Study finds strong significant associations between serum concentrations of several perfluorinated alkylated substances and miscarriage risk in Danish women
Topics: exposure, fluorinated substances
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April 29, 2015
Review on use of herbs, spices and their bioactive compounds in active packaging; research is needed to investigate how these additives interact with biopolymer matrices
Topics: active packaging
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