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The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
November 27, 2014
New study shows terephthalic acid to have estrogenic effects and induce DNA damage
Topics: PET
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November 26, 2014
FCMs containing nanoparticles require special attention
Topics: nanomaterials, regulation
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November 26, 2014
U.S. researchers synthesize renewable polymeric materials, light-induced degradation occurs in three hours
Topics: bioplastics
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November 25, 2014
The EU Commission's JRC publishes a comprehensive overview on safety assessment of chemical mixtures
Topics: JRC, mixture toxicity
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November 25, 2014
55 organizations addressed a critical letter to the Commission, DEHP ban in PVC plastic required
Topics: European Commission, phthalates
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November 24, 2014
Maternal characteristics predicting elevated urinary concentrations of BPA and TCS act in opposite direction
Topics: bisphenol A, triclosan
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November 24, 2014
Concerned experts require clear action from the EC to minimize exposure to EDCs
Topics: endocrine disruptor, European Commission
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November 21, 2014
Study evaluates genotoxicity of styrene dimers and trimers extracted from polystyrene with acetone
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November 20, 2014
New study associates phthalate exposure to oxidative stress during pregnancy, indicative of a variety of health effects
Topics: phthalates
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November 18, 2014
New language option on Food Packaging Forum's website; section “Food Packaging & Health” also available in Spanish
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