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The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.

April 2, 2015

Germany identifies data gaps in REACH dossiers

Half of REACH registration dossiers appear to contain inadequate data on SVHCs
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April 2, 2015

BPA: New window of susceptibility identified

Exposure during pregnancy affected mouse mothers’ glucose metabolism later in life
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April 1, 2015

Australia: TV show discusses chemical exposures

Episode of TV science program Catalyst entitled “Our chemical lives” now available on ABC website
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April 1, 2015

ECHA publishes list of pending biocidal applications

List published to increase transparency and raise awareness among companies
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April 1, 2015

EFSA works towards open scientific assessments

EFSA publishes editorial about its current work on risk assessment methodologies
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March 31, 2015

EC comments on EFSA’s communication of BPA risk assessment

DG SANTE informed CHEM Trust that communication on BPA risk assessment is EFSA’s responsibility, JRC works on EU regulation for non-plastic FCMs
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March 31, 2015

FCMs based on bio-based polybutylene succinate

EU-funded project SUCCIPACK developed new food packaging technology, potential for large-scale commercialization over next two years
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March 31, 2015

Nordic Council calls for toxic-free environment

The Nordic Council requires new rules aimed at minimizing exposure to EDCs, scientific criteria for EDCs shall be defined as soon as possible
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March 30, 2015

Regulators exposed due to EDC criteria delay

Czech chemical company fights ECHA’s finding that DEHP should be identified as an endocrine disruptor in the environment
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March 30, 2015

Australia: Calls for nanomaterial ban in food and packaging

Australian health campaigners call for mandatory register of nanomaterials and products containing nanomaterials
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