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

October 31, 2014

PFOA may be placed on Annex XV

Germany submits restriction proposal for PFOA under Annex XV of REACH, dossier prepared in cooperation with Norway
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October 30, 2014

Chemical substitute linked to incomplete masculinization

New study finds association between prenatal exposure to DiNP and reduced anogenital distance
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October 29, 2014

Significant phthalate exposure from recycling

New study investigates effects of recycling policies on childhood exposure to phthalates, 18% increase in DBP exposure
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October 29, 2014

TSCA Work Plan updated

US EPA updated its TSCA Work Plan for Chemical Assessments, includes new FCM substances
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October 29, 2014

Chlorinated paraffins in food blenders

Swedish research center publishes new report on possible carcinogens leaching from hand blenders
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October 29, 2014

ACC: thermal paper study of limited relevance

American Chemistry Council considers new BPA study on thermal papers of limited relevance to consumers
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October 28, 2014

Mineral oils in FCMs

Industry news address mineral oils in food and food packaging, stress the use of efficient barriers
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October 28, 2014

EU Commissioners responsible for plastics

Industry news provider reports on new EU commissioners responsible for duties affecting plastics
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October 27, 2014

BPA controversy on British television

BBC publishes documentary on BPA controversy, freely accessible for 30 days
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October 27, 2014

Documentary on EDCs

A new documentary by Earth Focus discusses EDCs, points out need for consumer pressure to accelerate regulation
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