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

August 20, 2014

High migration rates from melamine after microwave heating

Melamine derivatives formed and released from tableware after microwaving
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August 20, 2014

DEHP authorized for the manufacturing of aircraft engines

European Commission granted first authorization for DEHP
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August 19, 2014

GRAS determination for food additives under review

Washington Post questions whether the rising number of food additives is a consequence of waning FDA scrutiny
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August 19, 2014

Developments in active and intelligent packaging

Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association holds congress in Chicago 2-4 November 2014
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August 18, 2014

Lead linked to weight gain in mice

Study linked lead exposure of pregnant mice to obesity in offspring
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August 18, 2014

Chemical exposure associated with low testosterone levels in humans

Phthalate concentrations in humans linked to declined testosterone concentrations
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August 18, 2014

Common biocides cause reproductive problems in mice

Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) used in food processing plants affect fertility and fecundity
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August 18, 2014

Mineral oil shows estrogenicity in vitro

New study to be presented at upcoming EUROTOX conference shows first research into endocrine disrupting properties of common food contact material contaminant
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August 15, 2014

FCM compliance conference

Regulatory developments for food contact materials discussed at Intertek and European Plastics News conference on 15-16 October in Nice, France
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August 15, 2014

PCBs found in food packaging

State of Washington study finds PCB-11 in common U.S. food contact materials, by-product of widely used yellow pigment
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