Swiss industry association starts project on barriers for recycling carton, inner bags of food packaging
December 2, 2013
Opinion: No proof that biodegradable plastics compromise recycling quality
Biodegradable plastics industry responds to European Plastics Converters (EuPC) report, EuPC study lacks empirical proof
November 26, 2013
EFSA: 2 more recycling processes safe for food contact
EFSA publishes opinions on 2 PET recycling technologies, processes using EREMA Basic and Advanced technologies safe for food contact
November 22, 2013
Degradable plastics reduce recyclate quality
Industry magazine reports on contamination risks for recyclates, effect of reduced mechanical properties on migration risks not discussed
November 21, 2013
“Sky-Light MPR” recycling process safe for FCM
EFSA publishes “Sky-Light MPR” process evaluation, considers recycling process safe for food contact
November 4, 2013
EFSA considers 3 PET recycling processes as safe
EFSA publishes 3 scientific opinions on processes used to recycle post-consumer PET, considers “Starlinger Decon” based processes, “CPR Superclean PET” and “4PET” processes safe
October 4, 2013
Recycled PP for reusable packaging
FDA approves post-consumer polypropylene to make reusable plastics
August 29, 2013
US city bans polystyrene packaging
In San Jose fast food can no longer be packaged in polystyrene foam, following a vote in the City Council
August 26, 2013
Contaminants migrate from recycled paper and paperboard
New method for the detection of contaminants in in recycled paper and paperboard. Significant levels of BPA, DEHP and nonylphenols found in commercial retail samples of recycled paperboard food contact materials.
July 29, 2013
EFSA evaluates new recycling processes for PP and PET
EFSA’s CEF panel publishes two new scientific opinions on recycling processes, materials considered safe for food contact
