News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
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
January 28, 2014
Social democratic Members of the European Parliament criticize European Commission for delaying EDC criteria, call upon Council to act
