News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
November 24, 2014
Maternal characteristics predicting elevated urinary concentrations of BPA and TCS act in opposite direction
Topics: bisphenol A, triclosan
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November 24, 2014
Concerned experts require clear action from the EC to minimize exposure to EDCs
Topics: endocrine disruptor, European Commission
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November 21, 2014
Study evaluates genotoxicity of styrene dimers and trimers extracted from polystyrene with acetone
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November 20, 2014
New study associates phthalate exposure to oxidative stress during pregnancy, indicative of a variety of health effects
Topics: phthalates
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November 18, 2014
New language option on Food Packaging Forum's website; section “Food Packaging & Health” also available in Spanish
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November 18, 2014
Study estimates EU-wide financial burden of EDC-related diseases in men, ranges from 60 to 1200 million euros
Topics: endocrine disruptor
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November 17, 2014
New study finds 24 substances originating from inks to migrate from two food contact materials
Topics: inks
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November 13, 2014
Denmark and Sweden agree to strengthen cooperation on chemicals; shall lead to a stronger influence on EU chemicals policy-making
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November 13, 2014
NGO issues list of most hazardous food additives including food contact materials
Topics: GRAS
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November 12, 2014
Food Standards Australia New Zealand seeks information on food packaging safety, publishes consultation paper
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