News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
July 10, 2014
The Washington Post reports on new study on phthalates, infant exposure estimated twice as high as safe level
Topics: phthalates
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July 10, 2014
French representatives pass a complete ban of plastic bags in shops, to be voted on by the full assembly in autumn 2014
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July 10, 2014
UK-based NGO CHEM Trust sends letter to EU Health Commissioner regarding hazardous substances in FCMs; calls for regulatory action
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July 8, 2014
Global alliance of national research institutes addresses chronic disease prevention; global leaders need to assume responsibility
Topics: diabetes
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July 8, 2014
Swiss federal laboratories compare behavior of nano- and conventional silver in treated textiles; sound all-clear for nanosilver
Topics: nanomaterials, regulation
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July 8, 2014
EurActiv reports on advances in EDC regulation in the European Union
Topics: endocrine disruptor, regulation
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July 8, 2014
New report of the EC Joint Research Center reveals challenges of a recommended EU-wide nano-definition
Topics: JRC, nanomaterials
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July 8, 2014
EC still undecided on measure to increase transparency of nanomaterial use, EU-wide register or Member State patchwork
Topics: nanomaterials
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July 7, 2014
A new scientific publication by the Food Packaging Forum identifies hazardous substances legally used in food contact
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July 7, 2014
EFSA publishes draft scientific opinion on acrylamide open for public consultation; concern from food contact material unclear
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