News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
July 10, 2014
European Commission announces a ban of landfills for recyclables by 2025; industry comments
Topics: recycling
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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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