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December 11, 2018

EFSA FCM working group: 2nd meeting

EFSA’s CEP Panel working group on food contact materials holds 2nd meeting; minutes now available online
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December 10, 2018

Analysis of polymers’ molecular weight

Yawei Zhang from Knoell consultancy discusses analytical techniques used to characterize molecular weight of industrial polymers for regulatory submissions
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December 7, 2018

Regulation of single-use plastics

UN Environment releases report on global ‘regulatory landscape’ for single-use plastics and microplastics in 192 countries, calls for more consolidation in policies worldwide
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December 6, 2018

New research institute for packaging

Nestlé launches Institute of Packaging Sciences to advance development of ‘functional, safe and environmentally friendly’ food packaging
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December 6, 2018

EFSA plastics recycling working group: 2nd meeting

EFSA’s CEP Panel working group on recycling plastics holds 2nd meeting; minutes now available online
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December 3, 2018

Guidelines for designing recyclable PET trays

Petcore Europe and Plastics Recyclers Europe issue industry guidelines for designing PET trays that can be recycled back into food contact applications
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December 3, 2018

EFSA assesses ‘RecyPET Hungária’ recycling process

EFSA’s CEP Panel considers recycling process ‘RecyPET Hungária’ insufficiently characterized with regard to decontamination efficiency to produce safe recycled PET
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November 29, 2018

Workshop on environmental impact of plastic packaging

Euractiv workshop explored opportunities and challenges in developing eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic food packaging; summary video available online
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November 28, 2018

Plastics and paper conference 2018

Smithers Pira’s conference on 'Plastics & paper in contact with foodstuffs' to take place on December 3-6, 2018, in Vienna; registration open
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November 28, 2018

More toxic chemicals in recycled plastics products

Environmental NGOs find brominated dioxins in children’s toys, highlight need to avoid recycling of materials containing hazardous chemicals
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