European Commission announces public consultation on the regulatory fitness of chemicals legislation in the EU (REACH not included)
GRAS: Financial conflicts of interest ubiquitous
New study investigates conflicts of interest in GRAS determinations of food additives, no independent expert panels
Studies examine phthalate migration from PVC films and adhesives
Recent articles in scientific journals analyze plastic packaging and adhesive materials used in contact with food for phthalate content and migration; polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films and adhesive labels are source of phthalate contamination to food; food characteristics, e.g., structure of fruit peel, lipid content, influence migration level; recommend avoiding direct food contact to labels, minimizing exposure time
U.S. state lawmakers focus on developing PFAS legislation
Analysis from Safer States finds 29 U.S. states currently considering over 180 chemicals policies; focus placed largely on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with 13 states specifically considering restrictions on PFAS in food packaging; Wisconsin opens online survey for PFAS Action Council until February 21, 2020
EFSA authorizes six PET recycling processes for up to 100 % use in food contact materials
EFSA authorized PET recycling processes based on the STARLINGER IV+ technology and the “RPET Nosinyec process”
Chlorinated BPA disrupts hormone signaling in new ways
New study investigates potential effects of BPA contaminated public drinking water, chlorinated BPA may mess up cell signaling
EU observatory for nanomaterials
ECHA and EU Commission sign agreement to establish online observatory for nanomaterials; ECHA to launch public website in summer 2017
FCCmigex Database
Database FCCmigex DATABASE A systematic evidence map to explore migrating and extractable food contact chemicals Jump to dashboard About the FCCmigex Database The novel Database on Migrating and Extractable Food Contact Chemicals (FCCmigex) systematically maps the scientific evidence of food contact chemicals (FCCs) that have been measured in migrates and extracts of food contact materials and articles. It was compiled by a team of researchers from the Food Packaging Forum together with colleagues from eight academic institutions. The scientists analyzed […]
Future trends in food packaging
Scientists review innovations in food packaging focusing on smart, active, sustainable packaging, list active packaging products available on the market; survey finds 11 companies currently marketing smart packaging products
CHEMTrust report reviews chemical recycling technologies
Investigates technologies within three categories for plastic recycling; identifies concerns regarding substantial energy use, waste plastic input quality, presence of hazardous chemicals; recommends lack of data transparency be urgently addressed before further investments are made