Scientists show that diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) leads to higher accumulation of bisphenol A (BPA) in reproductive tissues of mice, likely due to competition for detoxification enzymes
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June 2, 2017
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May 10, 2023
Food Packaging Contaminants
2024, In: Encyclopedia of Food Safety. Editor: Smiters G.W.; Academic Press, Volume 3, pages 321-333.
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December 11, 2014
BPA may be tied to polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls
Study finds that adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome have increased serum BPA levels
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May 29, 2020
Denmark moves ahead with PFAS ban in FCMs
Ministry confirms cardboard and paper food contact materials (FCMs) in the country will not be allowed to contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) after July 1, 2020; exceptions will be made for FCMs with a functional barrier that prevents migration into food
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May 29, 2020
German authorities find mineral oil hydrocarbons in baby formulas
Test results from German Chemical and Veterinary Investigation Offices (CVUA) show quantifiable levels of saturated (MOSH) and aromatic (MOAH) mineral oil hydrocarbons; Food Watch calls for EU-wide limits and no tolerance of MOAH
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April 10, 2013
In vitro test can predict nanosilver toxicity in vivo
Nanosilver found to be toxic and induce inflammation to the liver in vivo and hepatocytes in vitro
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January 25, 2018
FPF webinar on prioritization of unknown substances
Register now for the Food Packaging Forum’s webinar on prioritization methods for unknown chemicals in food contact articles to be held February 8, 2018
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November 9, 2015
2nd Scientific Statement on EDCs released
Endocrine Society summarizes EDC research of the past six years and links EDC exposure to various health problems
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July 11, 2016
Inventory list for printed paper and board FCMs
Scientists compile inventory list of chemicals used in printed paper and board FCMs; 1,769 single substances are non-evaluated for their toxicity; of these, 19 substances with actual use confirmed by FACET are included in ECHA’s lists for substances of concern
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May 21, 2021
PFAS detected in European disposable food packaging
Coalition of civil society organizations samples paper food packaging articles from major fast-food chains and supermarkets across six European countries; chemical analysis finds 32 articles were intentionally treated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); differences identified among countries, results show the currently few national regulations on PFAS are effective where they are in place
