News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
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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July 7, 2014
NRDC researcher calls upon the FDA to address cumulative effects of food additives on brain development
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July 3, 2014
NGO finds 300 food additives to interact with thyroid system, 41% are used as food contact materials
Topics: thyroid
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July 2, 2014
European Commission estimates Danish phthalate ban to contradict EU rules, Danish Minister of the Environment drops ban for the time being
Topics: ECHA, phthalates
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July 2, 2014
UN Environment Assembly adopts resolutions on chemicals and waste, plastics debris and microplastics, and 14 other topics
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July 2, 2014
New study finds BPA active in aggressive breast cancer cell line, blocks common breast cancer drugs
Topics: bisphenol A
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