EFSA’s CEF Panel considers post-consumer PET recycling processes safe for contact with all types of foodstuffs except packaged water
May 29, 2015
Packaging made from agricultural waste
German companies develop cellulose-based food packaging made from 100% agricultural waste
May 21, 2015
DG SANTÉ consults with stakeholders
Directorate General Health and Food Safety holds first stakeholder meeting under new Commission leadership; amendment to Plastics Regulation, plastics recycling and Biocides Regulation discussed; changes to working group announced
April 16, 2015
EFSA evaluates 3 PET recycling processes
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers recycling processes of post-consumer PET safe for all types of foodstuffs except packaged water
March 4, 2015
EFSA publishes two opinions on FCM recycling processes
CEF evaluated PET and HDPE recycling processes, additional data requested for HDPE recycling
February 2, 2015
New report on packaging practices in the U.S.
NGOs conducted a survey about packaging environmental attributes and end-of-life policies, major brands shown to have poor packaging sustainability policies
January 9, 2015
New York City bans plastic foam in food packaging
Proposed ban becomes effective after almost two years, no proof for economical recyclability found
December 4, 2014
New FPF-Report: Plastic recycling
Food Packaging Forum addresses plastic recycling; processes, regulations, market data and safety issues included
September 4, 2014
PET recycles 65 billion PET bottles
Trade association notes an increase in recycling quantities; need to align collection process in member states remains
July 10, 2014
EU to ban landfill for recyclables
European Commission announces a ban of landfills for recyclables by 2025; industry comments
