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

September 2, 2013

BPA linked to breast cancer

BPA found to induce malignant mammary gland cancer in rats

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August 31, 2013

Insurances name EDCs an emerging risk

Report by The CRO Forum on endocrine disrupting chemicals recommends reducing exposure, supporting regulators and entering a dialogue with the chemical industry

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August 29, 2013

US city bans polystyrene packaging

In San Jose fast food can no longer be packaged in polystyrene foam, following a vote in the City Council

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August 29, 2013

How new research will shed light on BPA

Innovative research program CLARITY-BPA unites regulatory risk assessors and academic researchers, studies BPA's hazards; first results expected in early 2015

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August 27, 2013

ACC relaunches website on BPA

“Facts About BPA” website to inform consumers and experts about BPA

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August 27, 2013

Consensus on definition of low dose hypothesis needed

Summary article of 2012 Berlin low dose workshop shares workshop proceedings, consensus and disagreements, and shows proposed next steps required to advance risk assessment of EDCs

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August 27, 2013

New FPF report: Recycled paperboard, source of contaminants

BPA, DEHP, NMP and NDP shown to migrate from recycled paperboard into dry food, new analytical method for detection

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August 27, 2013

Opinion: New EDC policy in Europe is scientifically justified

Prominent EDC scientists defend EU policy developments for endocrine disrupters; response to earlier letter by toxicologists 

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August 26, 2013

Contaminants migrate from recycled paper and paperboard

New method for the detection of contaminants in in recycled paper and paperboard. Significant levels of BPA, DEHP and nonylphenols found in commercial retail samples of recycled paperboard food contact materials.
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August 26, 2013

Universal fetal exposure to BPA

New study suggests high and potentially hazardous levels of BPA in fetuses

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