News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
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.
March 4, 2013
American Chemistry Council responds to proposed listing of BPA as a reproductive toxin with a lawsuit
February 28, 2013
Richard Sharpe from the University of Edinburgh argues in an interview that public funds should be spent on more harmful environmental health concerns than BPA
February 28, 2013
Negative testing results lead legislators in Washington State to conclude that BPA ban is well enforced
February 28, 2013
2 German TV channels broadcasted programs in February investigating the use of chemicals in plastic food contact materials
February 28, 2013
Neither expert recommendations nor dietary intervention led to significant reduction in food-packaging derived EDC body burden, reports new US study. Regulatory action is called for to ensure food safety.
February 27, 2013
EU Commission plans authorization of two new substances for use in food contact plastics, postpones discussions on new ceramics legislation and discusses Declaration of Compliance issues
February 25, 2013
A study investigating the health implications of exposure to polyaromatic hydrocarbons in water distribution systems found exposure to be below the TDI
February 25, 2013
EFSA publishes approval of MOPET PET recycling process for use in food contact materials
