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

September 23, 2014

Non-allergic asthma not well understood

Wall Street Journal reports on new study linking phthalate exposure to asthma; researchers slowly unveil the mechanisms of non-allergic asthma
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September 23, 2014

Danish guidelines for nano inventory

Danish EPA publishes guidelines for nanoproduct manufacturers and importers
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September 23, 2014

Germany: 3rd draft of mineral oil ordinance in 2014

German authorities to publish 3rd draft of mineral oil ordinance before the end of 2014; speakers at industry conference contend
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September 22, 2014

Swiss authorities compare “greenness” of beer packaging

Swiss newspaper reports on new study; compares environmental impact of glass, PET and aluminum beer packaging
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September 22, 2014

The EUROTOX/SOT debate: non-monotonicity and low dose effects

Scientists debate toxicological relevance of non-monotonic dose responses at low dose levels
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September 22, 2014

Opinion: Regulators ignore obligation to use independent science

PAN Europe publishes report on European pesticide risk assessments; laments lacking inclusion of academic studies
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September 22, 2014

DG Sanco to assume EDC criteria

DG Sanco to develop EDC criteria in upcoming legislative period, DG Environment will remain in charge of overall strategy and test methods
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September 22, 2014

Workshop on Adverse Outcome Pathways

Researchers unite to discuss how Adverse Outcome Pathways can be incorporated into regulation
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September 19, 2014

Opinion: Need for swift regulatory action on packaging materials

UK charity ChemTrust urges the new Commissioner for Health and Food Safety to improve consumer protection
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September 18, 2014

OECD: Reducing children’s exposure to chemicals

OECD publishes report of expert workshop on children’s exposure to chemicals; identifies research gaps
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