News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
October 29, 2014
American Chemistry Council considers new BPA study on thermal papers of limited relevance to consumers
Topics: bisphenol A
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October 28, 2014
Industry news address mineral oils in food and food packaging, stress the use of efficient barriers
Topics: mineral oils
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October 28, 2014
Industry news provider reports on new EU commissioners responsible for duties affecting plastics
Topics: EFSA, regulation
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October 27, 2014
BBC publishes documentary on BPA controversy, freely accessible for 30 days
Topics: bisphenol A
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October 27, 2014
A new documentary by Earth Focus discusses EDCs, points out need for consumer pressure to accelerate regulation
Topics: endocrine disruptor
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October 24, 2014
New study tracks the fate of chemicals of concern, finds that typically 14 years elapse between initial safety concern and appropriate action
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October 23, 2014
New study identifies 300 chemicals allowed in food to potentially affect brain development
Topics: mixture toxicity
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October 23, 2014
New study finds BPA exposure to enhance atherosclerosis markers in rabbits and human umbilical cord cells
Topics: bisphenol A
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October 23, 2014
EFSA considers PET additive and co-monomer for polyesters safe for food contact
Topics: EFSA, regulation
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October 22, 2014
Hand sanitizer use before thermal receipt handling may lead to increased BPA levels
Topics: bisphenol A
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