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bio-based
July 23, 2025
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) annual report identifies gluten-containing biodegradable materials as one of seven emerging risks; three other issues about food packaging marked as possible concerns but need more information
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August 16, 2024
Thai Industrial Standards Institute adopts international standard for undertaking life cycle assessments of biobased plastics
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July 18, 2024
Report by Beyond Plastics introduces terminology, current regulations and certifications, data on toxicity, waste management options, and considerations for policymakers; criticizes voluntary standards overseen by industry groups; notes bioplastics can be just as toxic as conventional plastics; offers guidance and checklist for businesses to ask suppliers
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July 8, 2024
Three recent studies explore the chemical safety of bio-based food contact materials (FCMs); current analytical methods fail to detect all hazardous substances in bio-based FCMs, in vitro bioassays are suitable addition; Dutch "eco-friendly" FCMs often contain non-biodegradable components and substances like pesticides and PFAS; migration of allergens found
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April 18, 2024
Study of bio-based food contact articles made of sugarcane bagasse or cellulose wood pulp labelled “natural”, “compostable”, or “biodegradable” finds PFAS and organophosphate esters (OPEs), a type of flame retardant and plasticizer; concentrations highest in baking papers; though purchased in Italy, some OPEs above EU regulatory concentration limit of 0.01 mg/kg
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