News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
June 27, 2014
New study on BPS toxicity presented at Endocrine Society annual meeting; finds BPS to disrupt heart rhythm in female rats
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June 26, 2014
DG Enterprise limits BPA migration from toys to 0.1 mg/l; limit based on voluntary industry standard
Topics: bisphenol A
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June 26, 2014
Researchers publish review discussing oral dosing via gavage for risk assessment of endocrine disrupting chemicals; criticize human risk assessment requirements for relevant exposure route
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June 26, 2014
News channel reports on nanomaterial exposure from packaged foods; may lead to poor digestion or diarrhea; nanoparticles not removed in waste water treatment plants
Topics: nanomaterials
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June 26, 2014
New study finds fetal brain response to sugar associated with mother’s insulin sensitivity
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June 26, 2014
Forbes reports on the link between obesity and endocrine disrupting compounds
Topics: endocrine disruptor, phthalates
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June 25, 2014
Manufacturers are required to register products and mixtures containing nanomaterials; food contact materials are exempted
Topics: nanomaterials
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June 25, 2014
German risk assessment agency and French authority take part in project investigating the effect of nanomaterials on the liver and intestines
Topics: nanomaterials
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June 24, 2014
EPA publishes reports on alternatives for the brominated flame retardants HBCD and pentaBDE
Topics: flame retardants, recycling
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June 24, 2014
American Chemistry Council files lawsuit over DiNP listing as hazardous substance
Topics: phthalates, regulation
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