European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals publishes annual report; informs about task forces, workshops, and publications
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March 1, 2016
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March 21, 2017
Estrogenic activity of BPA alternatives
Study assesses estrogenicity of bisphenol A and 6 bisphenol analogues in human breast cancer cell model; all bisphenols show estrogenic activity; 3 bisphenols more potent than BPA
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August 27, 2018
Plastic pollution through the food chain
HuffPost video summarizes extent of plastic pollution, effects on wildlife and humans, proposed measures against single-use plastics
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May 18, 2018
Mechanical seals risk food contamination
Ensuring compliance of seals used in food production equipment is essential for food production safety
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June 11, 2015
BPA can alter parenting behavior in mice
A new study finds that early exposure to BPA reduces parental care in mice
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August 26, 2020
US Plastics Pact launched
Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Plastics Pact network expands to include US Plastics Pact collaborative with over 60 signatories
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August 27, 2020
Migration from bamboo-containing plastic FCMs
Scientists detect dozens of volatile and non-volatile substances migrating from ‘bamboo’ food packaging; melamine migration exceeding specific migration limit; conclude bamboo-melamine articles ‘a risk to consumer’s health,’ their promotion as biodegradable ‘a fraud to consumers’
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FPA Environment Conference 2021
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November 24, 2021
Scotland set to ban single-use plastic food packaging items
Government to end sale of all polystyrene food containers and their lids as well as plastic straws, cutlery, stirrers starting June 1, 2022; concerns exist over harmonized enforcement across the UK
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August 30, 2018
New market research on single-use plastics
Financial institution Citi publishes report on risks and opportunities in single-use plastics, discusses alternative materials metal, glass, paper
