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chemical analysis
March 30, 2026
Scientists assessed the hazard of more than 500 antioxidants; identified 74.4% as toxic, 61% not readily biodegradable; study on 39 Chinese biodegradable food contact plastics finds they release several antioxidants under normal use conditions
Reading time: 4 minutes
March 25, 2026
Researchers analyze coffee‑to‑go cups and takeout containers for their in vitro toxicity and the identities of the chemicals responsible for the observed effects; detect cytotoxic, genotoxic, and endocrine‑disrupting effects and prioritize hazardous chemicals
Topics: chemical analysis, toxicity testing
Reading time: 3 minutes
February 26, 2026
Study analyzes per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) levels in 18 food contact materials (FCMs) before and after applying total oxidizable precursor (TOP) assay; PFAS levels increased 420-fold in FCMs after TOP, highlighting the need to consider PFAS precursors in safety assessments; short-chain PFAS dominated
Topics: chemical analysis, PFAS
Reading time: 2 minutes
October 13, 2025
Non-targeted analysis detects 175 chemicals in bio-based and biodegradable food-contact plastics; identifies 100 volatile chemicals; many not included in EU’s regulatory positive list, some identified as toxic
Topics: bioplastics, chemical analysis
Reading time: 3 minutes
February 24, 2025
Two studies compare (toxic) chemicals found in recycled versus virgin plastics; recycled plastics have elevated levels of chemicals of concern, e.g., of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and higher hazard index; decontamination measures during recycling processes are key to reducing chemical toxicity; scientists provide five policy strategies to tackle hazardous chemicals in recycled plastics
Reading time: 4 minutes
January 16, 2025
Consumer project Plasticlist analyzes hundreds of food and beverage samples from the California Bay Area for 18 plastic chemicals; finds plastic chemicals in 86% of samples; highly processed foods contain more plastic chemicals; questions whether regulatory limits adequately protect human health; calls for further research
Reading time: 3 minutes
December 19, 2024
Study assesses migration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polycarbonate (PC) and polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) into olive oil; migration depends on plastic type, PAH type and temperature - being highest for PE, alkylated compared to non-alkylated PAHs, and at 125 °C compared to 20 °C, respectively
Reading time: 2 minutes
December 11, 2024
51 plastic/rubber products and four microplastic types subjected to different extraction and leaching conditions, respectively; chemical composition changes with extraction method; leachate composition depends on salinity and temperature influence; extracts and leachates of similar chemical complexity
Reading time: 3 minutes
