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

April 11, 2013

US: lack of funding for public health

NGO publishes report reviewing public health funding and key health facts in the US

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April 10, 2013

In vitro test can predict nanosilver toxicity in vivo

Nanosilver found to be toxic and induce inflammation to the liver in vivo and hepatocytes in vitro

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April 10, 2013

BPA exposure is harmful

ANSES report opposes scientific opinion by EFSA

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April 10, 2013

EFSA authorizes another PET recycling process

EFSA approves Cumapol PET post-consumer recycling process for food contact

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April 10, 2013

Safety of Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substances

Environmental Health Perspectives publishes a comment on the US’ regulatory process of food additives

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April 10, 2013

Nanosilver migration dependent on fill and time

New study investigates variables determining nanosilver migration from PVC

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April 9, 2013

New biomonitoring data from the US available

Updated tables of 4th NHANES report include phthalate metabolites

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April 9, 2013

Opinion: EFSA does not consult industry sufficiently on food contact materials

The active and intelligent packaging industry is concerned that a European positive list will be published without industry consultation

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April 8, 2013

No migration of nanomaterials into food reported

German researcher presents on the migration of nanomaterials in plastics at PlasticsEurope event

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April 8, 2013

Plasticizers in Chinese wine

Chinese Alcoholic Drinks Association admits that virtually all wine contains phthalates

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