News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
October 1, 2018
Scientists use real-life exposure data to identify EDC mixtures associated with health outcomes, demonstrate that combined exposure to multiple EDCs results in effects not observed with single chemicals at similar levels
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October 1, 2018
U.S. National Toxicology Program publishes final report on CLARITY-BPA core study and releases primary data from academic studies; joint report integrating findings from both research lines expected in fall 2019
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September 28, 2018
Green 10 coalition of environmental organizations identifies four priority areas ‘to promote a European Union that puts people and our planet first’
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September 28, 2018
Scientists discuss different cases of nonmonotonic dose-response curves and their relevance for regulatory decision-making; nonmonotonicity occurring at low doses challenges current approach to determining low-dose ‘safe’ exposure levels from high-dose toxicity testing
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September 28, 2018
World Health Organization publishes report on opportunities and risks to human health posed by circular economy; chemicals in food packaging identified as one ‘source of potential health implications’
Topics: circular economy, risk assessment
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September 28, 2018
EU publishes annual report of its rapid alert system for food and feed (RASFF); 119 notifications related to food contact materials, 34 classified as serious health risks requiring immediate action
Topics: risk communication
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September 28, 2018
United Nations launches global plastic platform to encourage collaboration and innovative solutions to help realizing countries’ commitments on plastics
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September 27, 2018
Evaluation of the European FCM regulation started with a stakeholder workshop in Brussels; purpose of the 12-month evaluation process is to identify how FCM regulation performs in practice; participants see urgent need for improvements; all stakeholder input is welcome
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September 27, 2018
Phthalates in plastic packaging prioritized for further assessment of their impact on human health and the environment
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September 27, 2018
The Endocrine Disruption Exchange adds 26 substances used in plastic packaging to its list of potential endocrine disrupting chemicals
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