News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
February 4, 2014
French MEPs introduce bill to ban oxo-degradable plastics, argue that it possibly poses risks to public health and environment
February 4, 2014
Environmental Health Perspectives reports on research into polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs); PFC burden may be caused by early menopause rather than the other way around
February 3, 2014
Men’s Journal reports on increase in exposure to unrestricted phthalates, advises on how to avoid phthalate exposure
February 3, 2014
Philadelphia newspaper reports on U.S. research efforts into BPA; adds to evidence that BPA is harmful; worrisome alternatives marketed
February 3, 2014
Nigerian official reports draft action plan for the phase-out of light weight plastics
January 31, 2014
Epoch Times reports on a study showing interactive toxic effect of arsenic and environmental estrogens, co-exposure increases cancer risks compared to single chemical exposure
January 31, 2014
33 US States to address untested toxic chemicals; compounds include FCM substances
January 30, 2014
Washington Post comments on competition amongst reusable water bottle manufacturers: collaboration on toxic substance replacement results in higher benefits
January 29, 2014
New study proposes to assess sludge as a proxy for human exposure; improving chemical risk assessment of chemicals of emerging concern
January 29, 2014
Trade associations respond to study estimating health costs of BPA; claims that recent study misrepresents science
