German risk assessment institute evaluates migration of polyamide oligomers from kitchen utensils into food; exposure likely to exceed threshold of toxicological concern; call for more toxicity studies
EC urged to reject DEHP authorization in PVC plastic
55 organizations addressed a critical letter to the Commission, DEHP ban in PVC plastic required
France bans BPA
Second phase of the BPA ban includes all packaging, containers and utensils coming into contact with food
French retailers restrict mineral oils in food
Six French retailers set limit values for MOSH and MOAH in their own-brand food products
New thermostable food contact plastics
A ‘glass-like’ thermostable copolyester introduced to European market; promoted as alternative to PET, polycarbonate, polystyrene, and glass, particularly for hot-fill applications
High migration rates from melamine after microwave heating
Melamine derivatives formed and released from tableware after microwaving
EFSA finds polymeric active substance safe for food contact
EFSA evaluates new active substance as liquid absorber in food packaging
Annie’s to eliminate phthalates from processing equipment, packaging
Annie’s Homegrown tells stakeholders it is working to eliminate all ortho-phthalates present in food processing equipment and packaging; announces its product phthalate levels are below European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) limits; identifies phthalates issue as widespread, complex, affecting whole supply chain
Epigenetic effects measured in great granddaughters
Female rats with ancestral exposure to EDC are vulnerable to stress
Scientific studies evaluate microplastic effects on human cells
Rapid review assesses microplastics impacts on human cells and reports thresholds of effects lower than previously predicted; scientific study finds polystyrene (PS) microplastics to have nephrotoxic potential; reproduction and fertility study with mice reports PS microplastics to affect females more than males