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EU Parliament rejects titanium dioxide objection

European Parliament votes to block political group’s objection to classifying the substance as a category 2 carcinogen; formal approval for classification now needed from Parliament and Council of Ministers before coming into force 18 months later

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Which foods could use less packaging?

Study by Package Heroes project investigates plastic material content in food product categories and greatest potential for plastic reduction; finds reduction would have strongest positive impact for candy, ready-to-eat meals; data helps to focus research on specific product groups

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Guidance on barrier bags

Swiss Packaging Institute publishes new guidance document on barriers for inner bags of recycled cartons; sets benchmark for barrier efficiency to ensure minimal migration of unwanted chemicals from carton into food