On average, 80.2% of glass packaging collected for recycling in 2022 in the EU; Steel recycling rate reaches 80.5%; 70% recycling rate for paper and board in the UK in 2023; 40% recycling rate for plastics in the EU in 2021
The Food Packaging Forum is co-organizing an EDC symposium with ETH Zürich on October 28, 2024 – Save the date!
68 PFAS have been directly measured in packaging or other FCMs; only 39 of the PFAS have testing data to check for hazards
Read moreReuse is a hot topic and promising approach to drastically reduce food packaging waste; fact sheet addresses often overlooked aspects and impact areas
Read moreScientists present a novel conceptual approach to move beyond current risk assessment procedures for food contact materials
Read moreWatch the recordings of the expert presentations given during our 11th annual workshop on September 28, 2023!
Read moreScientific article reviews hazardous and untested chemicals in reusable and recycled food contact plastics
Read moreFood Packaging Forum updates Database on Migrating and Extractable Food Contact Chemicals (FCCmigex); encompasses 149 additional studies with more than 4600 new entries
Read moreScientific study highlights 388 food contact chemicals that are harmful according to EU’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability
Read moreSystematic study summarizes evidence for over 3000 chemicals measured in migrates and extracts of food contact materials; explore the data yourself using a free interactive tool
Read moreBiodegradable and bio-based food packaging is growing more popular; fact sheet addresses common questions and mix-ups
Read moreFinds currently set regulatory limits for exposure to phthalates may not sufficiently protect human health
Read moreWatch recordings of our webinars on opportunities and challenges under the new EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS)
Read moreFPF launches database of food brand and retailer packaging initiatives and commitments
Read moreOn average, 80.2% of glass packaging collected for recycling in 2022 in the EU; Steel recycling rate reaches 80.5%; 70% recycling rate for paper and board in the UK in 2023; 40% recycling rate for plastics in the EU in 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) establishes Human Foods Program, unifying and modernizing certain functions under one program; implementation set for October 1, 2024; FDA is also monitoring PFAS phase-out, with many states implementing bans, and manufacturers switching to non-PFAS alternatives
Three recent studies explore the chemical safety of bio-based food contact materials (FCMs); current analytical methods fail to detect all hazardous substances in bio-based FCMs, in vitro bioassays are suitable addition; Dutch “eco-friendly” FCMs often contain non-biodegradable components and substances like pesticides and PFAS; migration of allergens found
Global survey carried out by the OECD asks public about attitudes towards chemicals; 75% aware of health risks posed by chemicals; 82% support stronger government interventions
Food Packaging Forum (FPF) submits comments to the US Food and Drug Administration on the food additive petition to remove the authorization of fluorinated polyethylene in food contact materials
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) report outlines four key challenge areas concerning chemicals regulation in the EU; discusses protection against most harmful chemicals, particularly those inducing neurotoxicity, immunotoxicity, endocrine disruption; underscores the need for data transparency and a “lack of comprehensive information on many substances”, particularly polymers
Recent studies explore the presence and migration of diverse synthetic antioxidants in Chinese food contact materials (FCMs); both phosphite antioxidants and synthetic phenolic antioxidants are commonly found; typically, FCMs contain several mg of synthetic antioxidants per kg FCM; several of the commonly found antioxidants are suspected endocrine disruptors
Japan finalizes structure of positive list for synthetic polymer containing utensils, containers, and packaging for food contact; lists 21 approved polymer types and 827 approved additives; consultation on additional additives ongoing; positive list system must be fully implemented by manufacturers by June 2025
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