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

November 21, 2013

German campaign to reduce plastic bag use

German NGO starts project against single-use bags, to recommend actions to policy makers, industry and consumers

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November 21, 2013

“Sky-Light MPR” recycling process safe for FCM

EFSA publishes “Sky-Light MPR” process evaluation, considers recycling process safe for food contact

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November 20, 2013

Slovenian study finds BPA to affect sperm quality

New study finds BPA to affect sperm quality in couples seeking in vitro fertilization; findings not statistically significant

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November 20, 2013

Study ignores other risk factors for preterm births

ACC responds to study linking phthalate exposure to preterm births, criticizes exclusion of other risk factors and limited sample size

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November 20, 2013

Mineral oils in oat flakes

German consumer magazine tests oat flakes for contaminants, finds flakes tainted with mineral oils

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November 19, 2013

EC’s EDC criteria delayed

European Commission delays criteria setting for EDCs, EDC-Free Europe campaign demands action on EDCs

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November 19, 2013

Phthalates linked to preterm births

New study finds significant association between phthalate exposure and premature births, France Agence-Presse recommends pregnant women to avoid phthalate exposure

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November 19, 2013

PEF: New food contact polymer on the horizon

Polyethylene furanoate (PEF) set to take PET market share, approval for food contact use pending

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November 18, 2013

Key aspects of sustainability of food packaging

Foster sustainability through holistic considerations along the food production and supply chain
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November 18, 2013

New FPF report: Overview on sustainability of food packaging

Holistic approaches to enable sustainable production and consumption

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