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

May 31, 2013

California’s plastic bag ban enters another round

The Californian Senate rejects proposition 405 in first instance, but grants motion of reconsideration

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May 30, 2013

Full characterization of nanomaterials in food remains difficult

G.I.T. Laboratory Journal Europe reviews state of the art of nanomaterials in FCM

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May 30, 2013

Low migration plastic compliant with EU 10/2011

Swiss packaging manufacturer meets stricter EU standard

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May 29, 2013

BPA linked to gender specific, anxiety-like behavior, raises critical voices

New study investigates epigenetic changes caused by perinatal BPA exposure

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May 28, 2013

EFSA finds polymeric active substance safe for food contact

EFSA evaluates new active substance as liquid absorber in food packaging

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May 28, 2013

Sodium carbonate peroxhydrate based active substance allowed for FCM

EFSA considers another active substance safe for food packaging, but not in direct contact with food

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May 28, 2013

Cumulative risk assessment important for evaluation of early life exposures to EDCs

U.S. EPA updates information on early life exposures to endocrine disruptors

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May 24, 2013

High blood pressure linked to dietary phthalate exposure in children

New scientific study finds association between exposure to DEHP and risk factor for cardiovascular disease in children

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May 24, 2013

Scientists demand urgent action on hormone-affecting chemicals

Berlaymont Declaration calls European regulators to act on endocrine disrupting chemicals present in thousands of consumer products

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May 23, 2013

Dangerous trends impacting on quality of life

Science briefing for policy makers on climate disruption, extinction, ecosystem loss, pollution, and population growth highlights links between all destructive trends, calls for “big picture” perspective in regulatory action on environmental health

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