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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.
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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

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May 28, 2013

EFSA finds polymeric active substance safe for food contact

EFSA evaluates new active substance as liquid absorber in food packaging

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May 28, 2013

Sodium carbonate peroxhydrate based active substance allowed for FCM

EFSA considers another active substance safe for food packaging, but not in direct contact with food

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April 18, 2013

PP and HDPE recycling processes assessed

EFSA authorizes another process to recycle PP and HDPE crates for food contact use

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April 12, 2013

Plastic recycling of single use crates

EFSA authorizes CO.N.I.P recycling process for PP and HDPE crates intended for whole fruits and vegetables

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April 10, 2013

EFSA authorizes another PET recycling process

EFSA approves Cumapol PET post-consumer recycling process for food contact

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April 5, 2013

2 US states propose ‘not recyclable’ labeling of biodegradable plastic containers

Law modifying recycled plastics labeling proposed in North Carolina and Alabama, aiming to limit contamination of recycling streams

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March 29, 2013

Recycled paperboard food packaging is a manageable source of chemical contaminants

FPF reports on new European study showing that inner bags can reduce overall migration, depending on material used

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March 11, 2013

EFSA authorizes new PET recycling process

EFSA authorized the PET recycling process “Holfeld Diamant” for food contact

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