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

January 15, 2015

EFSA evaluates 2 new substances for use in FCMs

Adipic acid dihydrazide and 1,7-octadiene are not of a safety concern for consumers
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January 14, 2015

BPA and its alternative BPS may cause changes in brain development

The Washington Post reports on a new study showing BPA and BPS exposure to affect neurodevelopment in embryonic zebrafish
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January 13, 2015

Opinion: current debate on EDCs is ineffective

A group of experts reviews the current EDC debate, identifies areas of disagreement and proposes a common path forward
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January 13, 2015

Debate on hormone-related cancers and EDCs

MEPs met to discuss actions against cancer, effective regulation of EDCs needed for the primary prevention of hormone-related cancers
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January 12, 2015

How to achieve a robust chemical testing program?

A commentary paper recommends strong engagement of the scientific community
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January 12, 2015

New study: phthalates in PET-bottled water of no risk to children’s health

Iranian researchers investigate phthalate migration from PET bottles into water, estimated phthalate exposure of children via water ingestion extremely low
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January 12, 2015

Global Food Contact conference

Smithers Pira will hold its annual Global Food Contact conference in Rome, Italy
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January 12, 2015

US EPA: action on toluene diisocyanates

Toluene diisocyanates are known sensitizers, allowed by US FDA as food additives
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January 9, 2015

New York City bans plastic foam in food packaging

Proposed ban becomes effective after almost two years, no proof for economical recyclability found
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January 8, 2015

European Commission publishes TTIP legal texts

EU textual proposals in bilateral trade talks publicly available, EC commits to higher level of transparency
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