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

September 12, 2013

Uncertainty factors in chemical risk assessment

A new scientific review article assesses validity of commonly used uncertainty factors
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September 12, 2013

New FPF report: Uncertainty factors in risk assessment

British researchers evaluate level of protection resulting from the use of uncertainty factors, only adequate for single chemical exposure scenarios

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September 11, 2013

NGO hosts webinar on EDCs

Scientists to present on low dose effects, non-monotonic dose response and regulatory negotiations in the EU

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September 11, 2013

EPA launches new web tool

US EPA to improve access to chemical specific regulatory information

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September 11, 2013

TTC workshop to grapple with scientific foundation and application

FPF workshop offers new perspective on TTC approach, detailed analysis of scientific basis, current concerns and application

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September 11, 2013

NGO report on prenatal BPA exposure

US Breast Cancer Fund publishes report on prenatal BPA exposure and disrupted development, stresses adverse effects of BPA exposure during pregnancy

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September 10, 2013

Opinion: Industry obstructs reform of toxic chemicals regulations

New NGO article comments on battle of US toxic chemicals reform, new Connecticut, US bill does not reach voting floor

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September 10, 2013

EFSA conference on transparency in risk assessment

EFSA invited stakeholders to discuss transparency and open access data in risk assessment

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September 10, 2013

New draft toxicological report on food contact monomer

US National Toxicology Program publishes draft report on food contact monomer vinylidene chloride and three other substances, peer review in October 2013

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September 5, 2013

Sustainable development and green chemistry

Food Packaging Forum and Green Buzz host business lunch event in Zurich with the author of Our Stolen Future, Dr. John Peterson Myers

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