News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
June 12, 2015
Endocrine disrupting chemicals are topic of two TV reports, lobbying influences on EU policy discussed, internal industry documents revealing delay tactics
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June 12, 2015
The Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of ECHA agrees to restrict BPA in thermal paper
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June 11, 2015
A new study finds that early exposure to BPA reduces parental care in mice
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June 11, 2015
OECD reveals results of testing program on nanomaterials and concludes that standard chemical testing guidelines are mostly applicable to nanomaterials
Topics: nanomaterials
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June 10, 2015
New York Times reports on new study showing significant increase in global diabetes and obesity rates
Topics: epidemiology, obesity
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June 10, 2015
EFSA considers acrylamide in food a public health concern; draft scientific opinion of 2014 adopted after public consultation
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June 9, 2015
Coca-Cola presents PET bottle made completely from plant materials; commercial release not yet known
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June 9, 2015
Article in Spiegel Online compares beverage packaging materials made of glass, plastic and aluminum; reusable glass or plastic bottles are considered most eco-friendly
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June 8, 2015
Nordic Council of Ministers recommends guideline values for release of 23 metals from food contact materials (FCMs)
Topics: migration, regulation
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June 5, 2015
KEMI drafts proposal for national nanomaterial register, conducts impact assessment and consults with agencies and stakeholders; process to be finalized by December 1, 2015
Topics: nanomaterials, regulation
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