EPA publishes reports on alternatives for the brominated flame retardants HBCD and pentaBDE
June 13, 2014
Biobased, not biodegradable
Consultant argues for biobased but not biodegradable packaging solutions, considers biodegradability inefficient
June 10, 2014
EFSA evaluates another recycling process
“Greenfiber” based on VACUREMA Prime ® technology considered safe for recycling PET into food contact materials
June 4, 2014
“FOOD RePET FGI.H.” PET recycling process
EFSA considers another recycling process safe for food contact materials
May 28, 2014
New PET recycling process
EFSA finds another PET recycling process safe, MKF-Ergis ensures safe packaging for all foodstuffs
May 9, 2014
EFSA: 2 more safe PET recycling processes
EFSA considers PET recycling processes “Pheonix-ESPS” and “RPC Cobelplast” safe
April 8, 2014
PET recycling not of concern
EFSA publishes new scientific opinions for 3 PET recycling processes, recycled PET not of safety concern when used in direct contact with food
March 5, 2014
EFSA: 3 PET recycling processes
EFSA considers PET recycling processes “LPR”, “APPE Supercycle B” and “FPR” safe for food contact
February 10, 2014
New PET-recycling process considered safe for FCM
EFSA considers “Aliplast Buhler B” safe to recycle post-consumer PET; decontamination process effective
January 21, 2014
Recycling stream can handle 10% biodegradable plastic
Bioplastics trade association contests negative impact of biodegradable PE on recycling stream; issues new study
