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fluorinated substances
September 15, 2016
ECHA holds public consultation to identify 6 substances of very high concern; possible future SVHC candidates include the food contact chemicals BPA, 4-tert butylphenol, and the perfluorinated substance PFDA
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August 29, 2016
Fluorotelomer alcohols measured in paper FCMs; high levels found in ‘eco-friendly’ bio-based paper packaging; metabolic transformation to hazardous perfluorinated acids possible
Topics: fluorinated substances, migration
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August 19, 2016
Scientists suggest increased perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) blood levels are consequence of early menopause and kidney disease, not cause
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July 21, 2016
Scientific panel and U.S. National Toxicology Program conclude that PFOA and PFOA are likely hazardous to the human immune system
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July 19, 2016
Chemical Watch report summarizes debates of 2016 Helsinki Chemicals Forum; focus on circular economy, perfluorinated chemicals, data sharing, and other topics
Topics: circular economy, fluorinated substances
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July 7, 2016
FPF dossier and summarizing article explain chemistry of PFASs, provide information on their use in food contact materials, the regulatory situation and effects on human health
Topics: fluorinated substances
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July 7, 2016
While few perfluorinated compounds have been phased out due to health concerns, other per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFASs) compounds continue to be used for food contact materials. The Food Packaging Forum summarizes chemistry, applications, health concerns, and regulation of PFASs.
Reading time: 11 minutes
May 27, 2016
Scientists review epidemiological evidence on associations between environmental pollutants and child health; find 'moderate' evidence for perfluorooctanoate and reduced fetal growth; literature on bisphenol A and phthalates ‘inconsistent’
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March 21, 2016
Danish consumer council finds fluorocarbons and mineral oils in paper and board packaging in direct contact with food
Topics: fluorinated substances, mineral oils
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March 11, 2016
Science editorial presents the “Six classes challenge” – a campaign calling to reduce the use of hazardous chemicals in products, focusing on entire classes rather than individual chemicals
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