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

February 10, 2014

Project to accelerate implementation of EDC regulation

Dutch NGO launches new EU project; aims to speed-up implementation of EU EDC regulation

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February 10, 2014

New PET-recycling process considered safe for FCM

EFSA considers “Aliplast Buhler B” safe to recycle post-consumer PET; decontamination process effective

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February 10, 2014

Adhesive risk assessment: Hazard and exposure

Henkel holds webinar on adhesive risk assessment, points to differences between hazard and exposure

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February 6, 2014

Opinion: NIEHS’ BPA studies irrelevant for public health

Polycarbonate/BPA Global Group of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) criticizes US government funded BPA research 

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February 5, 2014

EDCs may affect heart development

New study visualizes estrogen controlled developmental processes in zebrafish

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February 4, 2014

French proposal to ban oxo-degradable plastics

French MEPs introduce bill to ban oxo-degradable plastics, argue that it possibly poses risks to public health and environment

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February 4, 2014

PFCs and early menopause

Environmental Health Perspectives reports on research into polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs); PFC burden may be caused by early menopause rather than the other way around

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February 3, 2014

Men’s journal advises against phthalates

Men’s Journal reports on increase in exposure to unrestricted phthalates, advises on how to avoid phthalate exposure

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February 3, 2014

Replacing BPA with equally unsafe alternatives

Philadelphia newspaper reports on U.S. research efforts into BPA; adds to evidence that BPA is harmful; worrisome alternatives marketed

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February 3, 2014

Nigeria to phase out water sachets

Nigerian official reports draft action plan for the phase-out of light weight plastics

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