Topics
paper & board
October 14, 2019
Community of brands developing paper-based bottles; aims to create 100% bio-based, recyclable paper bottle without use of polymers
Topics: paper & board
Reading time: 1 minute
August 20, 2019
Danish Consumer Council tests for UV filters and primary aromatic amines (PAAs) in colorful paper food contact articles, finds PAAs above recommended levels
Reading time: 1 minute
August 8, 2019
Restaurant chain working with waste management providers in the UK and Ireland to improve recycling of its paper straws; paper thickness initially causing recycling complications, straws being treated temporarily with general waste until solution found
Reading time: 2 minutes
July 30, 2019
Swiss government laboratory tests paper drinking straws purchased from grocery stores and restaurants; finds chloropropanols, mineral oils, photoinitiators
Topics: mineral oils, paper & board
Reading time: 2 minutes
July 29, 2019
Confederation of European Paper Industries (Cepi) sees potential disadvantage for paper and board food contact materials (FCMs) from lack of harmonized legislation, calls for EU institutions to prioritize material type for legislation development
Topics: paper & board, regulation
Reading time: 1 minute
July 26, 2019
European study finds paper packaging can release primary aromatic amines, UV filters; European consumer organization BEUC calls for 'strict' EU-wide laws to ensure safety of food contact paper and board
Reading time: 1 minute
June 26, 2019
Two Canadian concept restaurant locations to trial new packaging including fully re-pulpable cups, fiber lids, wooden cutlery, paper straws; items could be rolled out widely in the future
Topics: paper & board, recycling
Reading time: 1 minute
June 3, 2019
Confederation of Paper Industries hosts conference on July 9, 2019, with sessions focused on food contact materials, recyclability, extended producer responsibility
Topics: paper & board
Reading time: 0 minutes
May 23, 2019
Smithers Pira conference covers global developments in food contact regulations and materials; focus on NIAS testing, non-harmonized EU materials, regulatory changes in Asia
Reading time: 3 minutes
May 23, 2019
Supermarket chain Waitrose & Partners introduces fiber based packaging for ready-made meals; tray is microwave and oven safe, recyclable in paper stream, compostable at home
Topics: paper & board, plastics
Reading time: 1 minute
