News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
September 11, 2014
Consulting firm holds annual conference on plastics and paper in December 2014
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September 10, 2014
New research finds estrogen receptors in catfish immune system; EDC exposure may lead to increase susceptibility to infectious disease
Topics: endocrine disruptor
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September 9, 2014
EFSA convenes stakeholders and international experts on Threshold of Toxicological Concern
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September 9, 2014
Comprehensive overview over toxicants leaching from food contact materials and household products
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September 8, 2014
Attorney criticizes manufacturer based safety assessments of food additives, calls for more responsible manufacturer behavior and better regulatory oversight
Topics: regulation
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September 8, 2014
New study links parabens and triclosan exposure to growth of boys during fetal development and first years of life
Topics: bisphenol A, triclosan
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September 8, 2014
Plastics association organizes conference to discuss next steps for consumer protection and to establish multi-stakeholder dialogue
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September 4, 2014
Trade association notes an increase in recycling quantities; need to align collection process in member states remains
Topics: recycling
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September 4, 2014
Swedish researchers report increase in reproductive disorder, hypothesized to be linked to EDCs
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September 4, 2014
Non-governmental organizations call upon European Commission President to revise expert group composition
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