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
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
New study: Recycled PET a source of DEHP
Hungarian researchers present new data on phthalate migration from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles into drinking water
Limited use of phthalates in medicines, no risks from parabens
European Medicines Agency publishes draft guideline on the use of phthalates and parabens
Safety assessment of biodegradable polymer
EFSA deems poly((R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate) safe for use in food contact materials for dry or solid food
EFSA reviews phenol and lowers TDI
EFSA asks European Commission to consider multiple routes of exposure when setting limit for phenols in food contact materials
Scientists report negative impacts of nanoplastics on human placental cells
Study compares toxicity of nanoplastic particles with different sizes and surface charges on human placental cells; demonstrates smaller particles induce higher toxicity; recommend performing nanoplastic risk assessment on reproduction and fetal development
Webinar on Green Chemistry
Webinar with obesogen expert Bruce Blumberg, suggests current risk assessment is not up to the challenge of obesogens
New Norden guidance document on metal and alloy FCMs
Nordic Council of Ministers recommends guideline values for release of 23 metals from food contact materials (FCMs)