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The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.

May 23, 2014

Updated list of producers of chemicals of concern

ChemSec publishes SIN producers list; informs investors of the financial risks associated with producing chemicals of concern

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May 23, 2014

Sweden sues Commission on EDC criteria

Sweden announced it would sue the European Commission for delaying the EDC criteria, accuses EC of industry lobbying

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May 23, 2014

New TOXNET interface

US agency launches new webpage interface; database provides data on chemicals and their toxicity

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May 22, 2014

France calls for European nanomaterial regulatory framework

French agency publishes press release on nanomaterials; need for more knowledge on environmental and public health safety of nanomaterials and Europe wide regulation

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May 22, 2014

US State bans triclosan

Minnesota bans anti-bacterial chemical from most retail consumer hygiene products; triclosan also used in food packaging

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May 22, 2014

News on European nanomaterial registry

European Commission launches public consultation on policy options intended to increase transparency on nanomaterials in consumer products

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May 22, 2014

Labeling and reporting schemes for nanomaterials

New report from the European Commission addresses nanomaterials in consumer products, gives overview over detection methods in complex matrices

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May 20, 2014

Chemical biomarkers of breast cancer identified

New study points out breast cancer chemical biomarkers for breast cancer epidemiology, biomonitoring and prevention

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May 19, 2014

Good Manufacturing Practices for China’s Food

Forbes reports on Chinese Food Safety law revision, review needs to address enforcement mechanisms to optimize food safety

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May 15, 2014

Best practice guide for FCM printing

Printing inks manufacturer publishes 4th edition of low migration guide, practical advice for ensuring compliance of printing inks in food contact materials

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