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

September 26, 2013

New opinion may scare mothers-to-be

San Francisco Gate comments on American Congress of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists report, few steps consumers can take to reduce exposure

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September 25, 2013

Brominated flame retardants in European food contact materials

Black thermocups and kitchen utensils contaminated with brominated flame retardants from illicit recycling practices
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September 25, 2013

Opinion: Styrofoam toxic to oceans

Japanese newspaper reports on Styrofoam debris in oceans, scientists find Styrofoam levels considered toxic to marine life and ecosystem globally

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September 25, 2013

New FPF background article on nanomaterials

The application of nanomaterials is considered a promising tool in food contact material manufacture; the FPF summarizes applications, toxicity and regulation

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September 25, 2013

Physicians to reduce patient chemical exposure

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists publishes opinion; physicians to advise patients on chemical risks and their reduction
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September 25, 2013

Opinion: Phthalates to be phased-out

Consulting agency Jenner & Block publishes opinion piece, phthalates likely to be removed from consumer products

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September 25, 2013

New FPF report: Flame retardants detected in FCMs

Czech researchers find brominated flame retardants in food contact materials due to illicit recycling practices

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September 24, 2013

8 questions for Dietrich et al.

Online news page Health & Environment summarizes argumentative gaps in editorial against EU EDC policy, lists 8 questions raised by recent rebuttals

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September 24, 2013

How pregnant women can reduce toxic chemical exposure

NGO blog gives guidance for pregnant women on how to avoid toxic chemicals, addresses food contact materials

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September 23, 2013

Nature: Debate flares around EDC policy

Science journal Nature reports on the current debate amongst scientists regarding the European Commission’s EDC policy

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