News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
February 11, 2019
National draft action plan on EDCs open for consultation; Health and Environmental Alliance submits comments, welcomes initiative
Topics: endocrine disruptor, regulation
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February 11, 2019
New industry council aims to encourage plant-based products, hosts products database containing food packaging alternatives
Topics: bioplastics
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February 11, 2019
Analysis shows 8 more U.S. states consider elimination or reduction of PFASs in food packaging; widespread focus on policies requesting disclosure of chemical composition
Topics: PFAS, regulation
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February 8, 2019
Laura Vandenberg comments on the 2019 State of the Union address by President Trump, points out the need for research and prevention programs focused on the role of environmental exposures in cancer
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February 8, 2019
Recycling statistics from 2016 confirm recycling rate of glass packaging in the EU stably at 74%; the figure is ‘set to rise’ following recent investments, FEVE says
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February 8, 2019
EU Commission plans to identify food contact substance 4-tert-butylphenol (PTBP) as substance of very high concern (SVHC) for endocrine disruption in the environment; intention notified to World Trade Organization
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February 7, 2019
Danish Ministry of Environment and Food reviews ban on all organic fluorine compounds in cardboard and paper food packaging
Topics: PFAS, regulation
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February 7, 2019
Plastics News discusses PHA bioplastics; outlines production pathways, market development, price compared to traditional plastics
Topics: bioplastics
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February 6, 2019
OECD publishes report reviewing the reduction of chemicals management costs due to its programs; €300 million annually in savings estimated from reducing trade barriers, avoiding duplicate testing
Topics: OECD
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February 6, 2019
Swiss companies partner with local universities on research program aimed to provide affordable nutrition, accelerate healthy foods, search for sustainable packaging
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