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

July 8, 2014

EDC regulation in Europe

EurActiv reports on advances in EDC regulation in the European Union
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July 8, 2014

Lack of standardized measurement methods challenges nano industry

New report of the EC Joint Research Center reveals challenges of a recommended EU-wide nano-definition
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July 8, 2014

Nanomaterials: Which transparency measure to choose?

EC still undecided on measure to increase transparency of nanomaterial use, EU-wide register or Member State patchwork
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July 7, 2014

Hazardous substances in food contact

A new scientific publication by the Food Packaging Forum identifies hazardous substances legally used in food contact
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July 7, 2014

EFSA: Acrylamide exposure from diet is of concern

EFSA publishes draft scientific opinion on acrylamide open for public consultation; concern from food contact material unclear
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July 7, 2014

Cumulative effects on brain development

NRDC researcher calls upon the FDA to address cumulative effects of food additives on brain development
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July 3, 2014

Authorized FCMs may harm children’s brains

NGO finds 300 food additives to interact with thyroid system, 41% are used as food contact materials
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July 2, 2014

Danish phthalate ban dropped

European Commission estimates Danish phthalate ban to contradict EU rules, Danish Minister of the Environment drops ban for the time being
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July 2, 2014

UNEP calls for integrated chemical management

UN Environment Assembly adopts resolutions on chemicals and waste, plastics debris and microplastics, and 14 other topics
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July 2, 2014

BPA to activate breast cancer cells

New study finds BPA active in aggressive breast cancer cell line, blocks common breast cancer drugs
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