News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
July 1, 2014
New project investigates combined toxicity of nanoparticles and polyaromatic hydrocarbons
Topics: nanomaterials
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July 1, 2014
New study finds BPA to affect turtle’s sexual differentiation, may indicate similar potential effects in humans
Topics: bisphenol A, estrogenic
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July 1, 2014
OECD decides to make testing data on nanomaterials publicly available
Topics: nanomaterials
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July 1, 2014
Swedish Chemical Agency publishes 5 year toxic-free strategy; focus on food and drinking water, consumer products and vulnerable populations
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July 1, 2014
New report of Swedish Society of Nature Conservation assesses nanotechnology; action at Swedish and European level urgently needed
Topics: nanomaterials
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June 30, 2014
Swedish survey maps phthalate use in products, alternative plasticizers on the rise
Topics: phthalates
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June 30, 2014
Boston Globe reports on new survey, finds doctors do not routinely question pregnant patients about environmental exposures
Topics: endocrine disruptor
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June 27, 2014
US FDA approves antioxidant for FCMs: nonylphenol-free phosphite for use in LDPE and HDPE
Topics: FDA, nonylphenol
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June 27, 2014
ECHA opens public consultation for triclosan under biocides regulation, may become candidate for substitution
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June 27, 2014
US FDA publishes draft guidances on nanotechnology in food, cosmetics and animal feed; manufacturers encouraged to consult with the agency before marketing their products
Topics: nanomaterials
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