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

March 18, 2014

Germany suggests horizontal European nano-registry

German Ministry of the Environment publishes impact assessment on European Nano-Product Registry; registry based on existing regulations most cost-efficient

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March 18, 2014

GRAS petitions: Trade secrets vs. public disclosure

Food Safety News argues that spotlight on GRAS notification process may shift line between trade secrets and public disclosure

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March 17, 2014

Analysis of properties of nanoclay platelets in FCM

Physical and toxicological properties of nanoclay platelets in polyactic acid (PLA) food contact materials
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March 17, 2014

New FPF report: Assessment of nanoclay enforced PLA

New study investigates physical properties and toxicological outcomes for nanoclay in FCM in in vitro experiments

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March 17, 2014

New database on nanoproducts

Technical University of Denmark launches Nanodatabase, includes safety evaluation of products containing nano-components

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March 17, 2014

Opinion: No more secrets over trade talks

MEP Scott-Cato responds to MEP Girling’s article in the Wall Street Journal, argues for the use of the precautionary principle in EDC policy and the opening of the TTIP trade talks to the public

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March 17, 2014

Public consultation on PFOS and PFOA

US EPA opens public comment period on perfluorinated substances PFOS and PFOA, also used in food contact

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March 14, 2014

Vietnam: Aluminum recycling endangers humans

Aluminum recycling plants and cookware manufactures in Northern Vietnam poison humans and environment

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March 14, 2014

Opinion: No hope for new TSCA reform proposal

Interview with senior adviser for Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families; new U.S. House proposal is no health-based safety standard

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March 12, 2014

Plasticizer contents evaluated in coffee powder and coffee

Comparison of plasticizer levels in coffee powder and brewed coffee from capsules, pods and mocha pots
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