News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
March 5, 2014
EFSA considers PET recycling processes “LPR”, “APPE Supercycle B” and “FPR” safe for food contact
March 5, 2014
Wall Street Journal reports on persistent chemicals from consumer products, uncertainties in exposure and toxicity
March 4, 2014
New study investigates effects of perfluorinated compounds (PFC) exposure on the metabolism of overweight children
March 4, 2014
DG Sanco publishes plastic guidance document in support of EC 10/2011
March 4, 2014
New study confirms adverse effects of BPA in primates; finds oral bolus exposure inappropriate human exposure model
March 4, 2014
Magazine reports new details of Eastman Chemical vs. PlastiPure and CertiChem case, compares chemical industry tactics to big tobacco
March 4, 2014
Webinar on phthalates in food contact materials; addressing clinicians and parents
March 4, 2014
Magazine publishes “field guide to common plastics” based on 2011 scientific study with serious shortcomings
March 3, 2014
Industry association to create standards for reusable plastic containers used for food transport
February 28, 2014
Environmental Working Group reports presence of azodicarbonamide in US health foods; additive is banned in Europe
