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

April 10, 2013

Nanosilver migration dependent on fill and time

New study investigates variables determining nanosilver migration from PVC

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April 9, 2013

New biomonitoring data from the US available

Updated tables of 4th NHANES report include phthalate metabolites

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April 9, 2013

Opinion: EFSA does not consult industry sufficiently on food contact materials

The active and intelligent packaging industry is concerned that a European positive list will be published without industry consultation

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April 8, 2013

No migration of nanomaterials into food reported

German researcher presents on the migration of nanomaterials in plastics at PlasticsEurope event

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April 8, 2013

Plasticizers in Chinese wine

Chinese Alcoholic Drinks Association admits that virtually all wine contains phthalates

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April 8, 2013

Concerns over BPA affects metal packaging market

New market report predicts health concerns over BPA may affect the global metal packaging market

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April 8, 2013

NGO criticizes EFSA opinion on EDCs

PAN Europe submits an open letter to the Commissioner Borg criticizing EFSA’s endocrine active substance definition

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April 5, 2013

ECETOC publishes report on dermal exposure

Dermal exposure assessment to complete chemical risk assessment
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April 5, 2013

Industry association complains to EU Commission about French BPA ban

PlasticsEurope concerned that French BPA regulation will disrupt the EU market

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April 5, 2013

Human exposure to BPA—scientific evidence discussed

Review article discusses the scientific evidence for human exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) and explains the current controversy about biomonitoring data, criticizing FDA and EFSA scientific opinions

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