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The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.

May 6, 2015

Producing safer chemicals is good for business

New report evaluates business and economic value of safer chemistry
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May 6, 2015

Call for BPA ban in food packaging in Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia consumer protection minister demands BPA ban in FCMs and other consumer products
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May 6, 2015

Low-dose BPA exposure has adverse effects on mammary cells

U.S. scientists show that low-dose BPA upregulates expression of c-Myc gene associated with variety of human cancers
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May 5, 2015

TTIP: Chemical sector will not be excluded

EU chief negotiator dismisses exclusion of chemicals from Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
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May 5, 2015

Phthalate exposure in Austrian population

Study suggests phthalate exposure decreased in previous years, concerns remain due to potential cumulative effects of phthalates and other anti-androgens
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May 4, 2015

Opinion: Avoid FCMs with fluorinated chemicals

Scientists' public statement recommends consumers to avoid nonstick cookware and grease proof food packaging containing poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)
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May 1, 2015

New book on global FCM legislation

Publication provides overview of food contact legislation worldwide, includes chapters for specific FCMs such as plastics, regenerated cellulose, rubber, paper and card
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April 30, 2015

Artificial photosynthesis for making bioplastics?

US scientists develop new artificial photosynthesis system that can convert carbon dioxide into chemical products, potentially including biodegradable plastics
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April 30, 2015

NGOs highlight importance of REACH in circular economy

Position paper calls for clean circular economy in Europe, presence of hazardous chemicals in recycled materials poses threat to public and market confidence
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April 30, 2015

Workshop on obesity and environmental contaminants

Obesogens to be discussed in October 2015 in Sweden
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