News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
March 25, 2014
Bisphenol S (BPS) has replaced BPA in various food contact applications, knowledge on toxicity and exposure remains limited
March 24, 2014
Triclosan to be banned from textiles, rubber, paints, plastic films; potential authorization for use as biocide in food contact to be awaited
March 24, 2014
New York Times reports on phthalates, effect on fertility disproportionate for men
March 24, 2014
Zurich Insurerance Group labels nanotechnology industry an ‘emerging risk’, lack of knowledge on long term effects
March 24, 2014
Indian newspaper publishes article on food packaging, stresses the need for highest standards in the supply chain to ensure consumer safety
March 21, 2014
Proposed ordinance to ban styrofoam, excepts a variety of packaging
March 20, 2014
ECHA Committee for Risk Assessment unanimously supports French proposal, proposes classifying BPA as category 1B reproductive toxicant
March 20, 2014
The New Statesman reports on asbestos industry and its victims; some types of asbestos also authorized for food contact materials in US
March 19, 2014
Bisguaiacol-F (BGF) may be safe alternative to BPA
March 19, 2014
New biomonitoring report reveals high levels of phthalates
