News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
September 27, 2018
EU notifies WTO of amendment to plastic FCM regulation; authorization of 3 new food contact substances and other specifications foreseen
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September 26, 2018
3rd Chemical Footprint Project report shows companies have more knowledge about chemicals in their products, make efforts to reduce hazardous substances
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September 26, 2018
Industry group European Bioplastics hosts annual conference on December 4-5, 2018, in Berlin, Germany
Topics: bioplastics, events
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September 25, 2018
EFSA’s CEP Panel Working Group on BPA safety reevaluation holds 1st meeting; minutes available online
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September 24, 2018
German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture calls for projects to develop new bio-based plastic food packaging; project proposals can be submitted until January 31 and March 31, 2019
Topics: bioplastics
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September 24, 2018
U.S. state California prohibits providing plastic straws in sit-down restaurants unless requested by customers; law takes effect January 1, 2019
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September 21, 2018
Presentations at EFSA conference 2018 address current challenges in societal engagement, inequalities limiting participation of citizens and NGOs in science and regulation in the EU
Topics: EFSA, risk communication
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September 21, 2018
Presentations at EFSA conference 2018 address advances and challenges in human health risk assessment; NTP official confirms that there will be a third CLARITY-BPA report integrating academic and regulatory studies
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September 21, 2018
Opening session at EFSA conference 2018 addresses recognition and management of values in risk assessment and decision making, discusses factors important for fit-for-purpose risk assessment
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September 21, 2018
11th BioDetectors conference addresses use of cell-based bioassays in food contact material safety analysis
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