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

February 13, 2014

New FPF report: Phenolic exposure ubiquitous

New study investigates exposure to phenolic compounds in pregnant women; specific phenol exposure may depend on ethnic group

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February 12, 2014

World Cancer Report 2014

International Agency for Research on Cancer publishes new cancer report; half of cancer cases are due to environmental causes

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February 12, 2014

Success by substitution: Replacing hazardous chemicals

Danish NGO publishes YouTube video on the replacement of phthalates in vinyl flooring, voluntary substitution can forge economic success

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February 12, 2014

Ubiquitous exposure to phenolic food contact substances

New study investigates phenolic compounds in pregnant women, finds phenols in more than 90% of specimens, specific phenol exposure may depend on ethnic group
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February 12, 2014

US: Calls to ban the use of azodicarbonamide

US health advocates call for the ban of food and plastic additive azodicarbonamide

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February 11, 2014

Review on low-dose effects of hormones and EDCs

In-depth review of low-dose effects of hormones and endocrine disrupting chemicals and their implications for risk assessment
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February 11, 2014

Spanish health experts call for stricter EDC regulation

Several thousand Spanish public health experts call upon Health Ministry and European Commission to act upon EDCs
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February 11, 2014

Criteria to evaluate non-standard studies

Swedish scientists develop criteria for non-standard in vivo studies; allows for inclusion of all relevant data in chemical risk assessment

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February 11, 2014

3 FCM substances for REACH authorization list

European Chemical Agency recommends 5 more substances for the REACH authorization list, includes 3 food contact substances

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February 11, 2014

New FPF report: Low-dose effects of EDCs

New study reviews low-dose effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals; urges adaptation in chemical risk assessment.

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