New Danish study on exposure to phthalate mixtures, combined exposure in young men may occasionally exceed safe limit
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November 25, 2013
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September 6, 2021
FPF comments on UN food systems summit strategy paper
Food Packaging Forum director comments on report outlining food packaging opportunities for the upcoming UN Food Systems Summit; suggests including plastic pollution as a food systems issue for discussion
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March 19, 2015
Authorship of chemicals bill questioned
Authorship of new chemical safety act introduced by U.S. Senators David Vitter and Tom Udall is being questioned
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November 12, 2013
Contribution of packing to PFC levels in food
New study investigates impact of production and packaging on perfluorinated compound concentration in dairy products, dairy cow exposure main source, grease proof wraps an avoidable contributor
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June 29, 2021
South Korean study investigates chemical exposures from food contact plastics
Scientific study examines chemical migration from seven types of food contact plastics available in South Korea; finds overall migration within national regulatory limits; considers estimated human exposures to terephthalic acid, acetaldehyde, 1,4-butanediol, and lead to be safe
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February 4, 2013
New scientific study compares migrants, toxicity of glass and PET
French researchers find migrants from PET, glass into bottled waters and test for mutagenicity, cytotoxicity and endocrine disruption
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November 6, 2014
Polyester monomers shown not to produce hormonal activity
New study evaluates the androgenic and estrogenic potential of polyester monomers
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July 3, 2014
Authorized FCMs may harm children’s brains
NGO finds 300 food additives to interact with thyroid system, 41% are used as food contact materials
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May 25, 2023
Chinese government and industry work on FCM regulation
China amending the national food contact material (FCM) regulation for the first time since 2016; amendments would expand use of previously approved food contact chemicals (FCCs) and food additives; redefines FCM to clarify that packaging material must contact the food item; industry association issues draft guidance; regulatory agencies approve or in process of approving multiple new FCCs
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November 20, 2020
FDA adds thirteen substances to food contact inventory
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) adds 13 new entries to its Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS); notifications submitted since August 6, 2020
