Exposure to obesogens during early life predisposes for life-long obesity and associated diseases; scientists call on doctors to inform patients on the risks and mitigation measures
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February 19, 2016
Resources
May 13, 2019
Talks & Presentations
Resources Talks and Presentations The Food Packaging Forum has given many scientific talks and presentations on topics related to food packaging and health at events around the world. It also hosts an annual workshop as well as regular webinars that invite key speakers in the field. Many of these presentations have been recorded and are freely available to watch on the FPF website. Associated links and documents are also provided. FPF Workshop Talks The Food Packaging Forum hosts an annual workshop […]
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January 18, 2023
ECHA: PFAS restriction ‘one of the broadest restrictions proposed' in EU history
Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden officially submit a restriction proposal for all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the EU; European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will publish the documents online on February 7, 2023
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December 11, 2014
Prenatal phthalate exposure may be linked to lower IQ
Children of mothers with high exposure to DnBP and DiBP shown to have lower IQ levels
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August 27, 2019
UK public consultation on food strategy
Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs calls for evidence to support development of National Food Strategy; plans for ‘radical shake-up of the UK’s food industry’; consultation open online until October 25, 2019
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January 23, 2015
Contaminants in pasta packed in recycled paperboard
Italian researchers investigate migration of hydrocarbon contaminants into dry semolina and egg pasta packed in recycled paperboard, nature of the food influenced contaminant levels
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March 2, 2015
Links between EDCs and neurodevelopment
Scientific paper reviews EDCs that may have significant effects on neurodevelopment, identifies research gaps and future directions
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April 14, 2014
Opinion: FDA study on BPA receives unjustified criticism
Forbes reports on FDA publication finding BPA safe and opposes subsequent Mother Jones article arguing that FDA study borders on scientific misconduct
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August 29, 2019
Danish portal on nano-risk
Web platform to include tools for screening, assessing, and managing risks of nanomaterials and nano-containing products; targets occupational health and safety professionals
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March 9, 2015
BPA may be linked to autism spectrum disorder
New study shows BPA is metabolized to lesser extent in children with autism spectrum disorder
