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

April 18, 2013

PP and HDPE recycling processes assessed

EFSA authorizes another process to recycle PP and HDPE crates for food contact use

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April 18, 2013

New experts for CEF panel

EFSA seeks new experts for the Scientific Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids

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April 16, 2013

NGOs petition retailers to remove toxic chemicals

NGOs launch a campaign to remove 100s of chemicals from shelves in retail stores

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April 16, 2013

California bans BPA

California places BPA on the list of hazardous substances, still needs to define maximum acceptable daily exposure

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April 16, 2013

BPA alternatives needed

US industry scientist summarizes BPA risks and looks at alternatives

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April 12, 2013

Plastic recycling of single use crates

EFSA authorizes CO.N.I.P recycling process for PP and HDPE crates intended for whole fruits and vegetables

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April 12, 2013

Uses, risks and regulation of melamine

Food Packaging Forum publishes new scientific report on melamine

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April 11, 2013

PlasticsEurope comments on official French BPA report

PlasticsEurope is concerned about the conclusions of the French Food Safety Authority report

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April 11, 2013

Two active substances authorized for food contact

EFSA authorizes citric acid and sodium hydrogen carbonate as carbon dioxide generators in food packaging

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April 11, 2013

TSCA reform, industry comments

US senator Lautenberg introduces reforms to US chemical act, the American Chemistry Council comments

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