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

September 4, 2013

New study identifies candidates for hormonal activity in bottled waters

Antiestrogenic substance di(2-ethylhexyl) fumarate identified in retail samples, origin of contamination remains unclear
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September 4, 2013

New FPF report: Hormone active chemical identified in bottled waters

German researchers publish chemical identity of antiandrogen found ubiquitously in commercial water samples

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September 4, 2013

Review on BPA and human health

Extensive review on detrimental effect of BPA on human health

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September 3, 2013

ECHA’s final review report on DINP and DIDP

ECHA's restriction of phthalates DINP and DIDP in toys and childcare articles notlifted

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September 3, 2013

ECHA launches public consultation on BPA

The European Chemicals Agency seeks input on reclassification of bisphenol A regarding its reproductive toxicity category

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September 2, 2013

BPA linked to breast cancer

BPA found to induce malignant mammary gland cancer in rats

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August 31, 2013

Insurances name EDCs an emerging risk

Report by The CRO Forum on endocrine disrupting chemicals recommends reducing exposure, supporting regulators and entering a dialogue with the chemical industry

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August 29, 2013

US city bans polystyrene packaging

In San Jose fast food can no longer be packaged in polystyrene foam, following a vote in the City Council

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August 29, 2013

How new research will shed light on BPA

Innovative research program CLARITY-BPA unites regulatory risk assessors and academic researchers, studies BPA's hazards; first results expected in early 2015

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August 27, 2013

ACC relaunches website on BPA

“Facts About BPA” website to inform consumers and experts about BPA

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