News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
June 30, 2014
Swedish survey maps phthalate use in products, alternative plasticizers on the rise
Topics: phthalates
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June 30, 2014
Boston Globe reports on new survey, finds doctors do not routinely question pregnant patients about environmental exposures
Topics: endocrine disruptor
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June 27, 2014
US FDA approves antioxidant for FCMs: nonylphenol-free phosphite for use in LDPE and HDPE
Topics: FDA, nonylphenol
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June 27, 2014
ECHA opens public consultation for triclosan under biocides regulation, may become candidate for substitution
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June 27, 2014
US FDA publishes draft guidances on nanotechnology in food, cosmetics and animal feed; manufacturers encouraged to consult with the agency before marketing their products
Topics: nanomaterials
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June 27, 2014
New study on BPS toxicity presented at Endocrine Society annual meeting; finds BPS to disrupt heart rhythm in female rats
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June 26, 2014
DG Enterprise limits BPA migration from toys to 0.1 mg/l; limit based on voluntary industry standard
Topics: bisphenol A
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June 26, 2014
Researchers publish review discussing oral dosing via gavage for risk assessment of endocrine disrupting chemicals; criticize human risk assessment requirements for relevant exposure route
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June 26, 2014
News channel reports on nanomaterial exposure from packaged foods; may lead to poor digestion or diarrhea; nanoparticles not removed in waste water treatment plants
Topics: nanomaterials
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June 26, 2014
New study finds fetal brain response to sugar associated with mother’s insulin sensitivity
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