News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
March 18, 2013
First study to report levels of 9 different phthalates in various food products from the US market
March 18, 2013
Antimicrobial food packaging tested for its intended migration into food, no uptake of the active substance and related migrants via food concluded
March 14, 2013
Report sends clear message to the European Commission to act on endocrine disrupting chemicals
March 11, 2013
EFSA authorized the PET recycling process “Holfeld Diamant” for food contact
March 11, 2013
Bisphenol A is widely used in plastic consumer products, including food packaging. The FPF provides a summary of uses, toxicity and scientific controversy.
March 11, 2013
Scientists gathered at a NIEHS conference to discuss the latest scientific advances in BPA research
March 7, 2013
Early life exposures to low doses of BPA studied in mice and linked to significant dose-dependent changes in animals’ biochemical response
March 7, 2013
Of the 54 new substances listed as Substance of Very High Concern under REACH, 2 are authorized for use in plastic food contact materials in Europe
March 7, 2013
New study finds BPS to disrupt hormone signaling in rat cell, discussion about BPA replacement increases
March 4, 2013
EFSA’s work plan for 2013 includes guidance document on food contact materials, evaluations of plastic food contact materials and recycling processes.
