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November 21, 2024

Chemical profiling of reusable drinking bottles – silicone, PE, and PP deemed most hazardous

Scientists study migration of non-volatile chemicals from 16 reusable plastic bottles made of 12 different polymer types; high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene (PP), and silicones release highest number of chemicals; bottles have unique chemical fingerprint; call for comprehensive assessment for better consumer protection
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November 12, 2024

Reviewing nanomaterials in 2024 – types, migration, toxicity

European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) study reports nanomaterials in consumer products including food contact materials (FCMs) still on the rise; find “systematic” migration of nanoparticles from FCMs; silver studied the most; no general conclusions on toxicity; review identifies further research gaps and calls to advance regulatory framework to mitigate potential risks associated with nanoparticles in FCMs
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November 8, 2024

Review assesses suitability of packaging for reuse

Describes the function and properties of food packaging and the pros and cons of the different food contact materials in fulfilling them; calls for future research to investigate how repeated use affects the packaging’s mechanical performance and thermal stability
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November 7, 2024

Synopsis: Swiss Symposium on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

On October 28, 2024, the Food Packaging Forum, in collaboration with ETH Zürich, held the first Swiss Symposium on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs); throughout the day, leading experts shared the history of EDC research, as well as ongoing efforts to understand hazards and exposures associated with EDCs
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