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

March 24, 2014

Triclosan to be banned from range of products

Triclosan to be banned from textiles, rubber, paints, plastic films; potential authorization for use as biocide in food contact to be awaited

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March 24, 2014

Opinion: Phthalates threaten male fertility

New York Times reports on phthalates, effect on fertility disproportionate for men

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March 24, 2014

Insurer cautions on nanomaterials

Zurich Insurerance Group labels nanotechnology industry an ‘emerging risk’, lack of knowledge on long term effects  

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March 24, 2014

Opinion: FMCs need highest production standards

Indian newspaper publishes article on food packaging, stresses the need for highest standards in the supply chain to ensure consumer safety

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March 21, 2014

Another Californian city considers plastic foam ban

Proposed ordinance to ban styrofoam, excepts a variety of packaging

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March 20, 2014

BPA reproductive toxicant classification to be strengthened

ECHA Committee for Risk Assessment unanimously supports French proposal, proposes classifying BPA as category 1B reproductive toxicant

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March 20, 2014

Asbestos responsible for higher mortality than car accidents

The New Statesman reports on asbestos industry and its victims; some types of asbestos also authorized for food contact materials in US

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March 19, 2014

New BPA alternative

Bisguaiacol-F (BGF) may be safe alternative to BPA

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March 19, 2014

Elevated exposure to phthalates

New biomonitoring report reveals high levels of phthalates

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March 18, 2014

California to eliminate toxic substances from products

California launches toxic chemicals reduction program; forces manufactures to eliminate flame retardants from consumer products

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