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

November 3, 2014

Opinion: Apathy on EDC regulation

Newsweek reports on blocked European EDC policy, stresses need to regulate EDCs promptly
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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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