News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
February 3, 2014
Men’s Journal reports on increase in exposure to unrestricted phthalates, advises on how to avoid phthalate exposure
February 3, 2014
Philadelphia newspaper reports on U.S. research efforts into BPA; adds to evidence that BPA is harmful; worrisome alternatives marketed
February 3, 2014
Nigerian official reports draft action plan for the phase-out of light weight plastics
January 31, 2014
Epoch Times reports on a study showing interactive toxic effect of arsenic and environmental estrogens, co-exposure increases cancer risks compared to single chemical exposure
January 31, 2014
33 US States to address untested toxic chemicals; compounds include FCM substances
January 30, 2014
Washington Post comments on competition amongst reusable water bottle manufacturers: collaboration on toxic substance replacement results in higher benefits
January 29, 2014
New study proposes to assess sludge as a proxy for human exposure; improving chemical risk assessment of chemicals of emerging concern
January 29, 2014
Trade associations respond to study estimating health costs of BPA; claims that recent study misrepresents science
January 29, 2014
Majority of chemicals used without safety assessment; increased disease incidences
January 28, 2014
California introduced new bill to ban single use plastic bags, senators unite; trade association remains opposed
