News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
March 11, 2013
Scientists gathered at a NIEHS conference to discuss the latest scientific advances in BPA research
March 7, 2013
Early life exposures to low doses of BPA studied in mice and linked to significant dose-dependent changes in animals’ biochemical response
March 7, 2013
Of the 54 new substances listed as Substance of Very High Concern under REACH, 2 are authorized for use in plastic food contact materials in Europe
March 7, 2013
New study finds BPS to disrupt hormone signaling in rat cell, discussion about BPA replacement increases
March 4, 2013
EFSA’s work plan for 2013 includes guidance document on food contact materials, evaluations of plastic food contact materials and recycling processes.
March 4, 2013
American Chemistry Council responds to proposed listing of BPA as a reproductive toxin with a lawsuit
February 28, 2013
Richard Sharpe from the University of Edinburgh argues in an interview that public funds should be spent on more harmful environmental health concerns than BPA
February 28, 2013
Negative testing results lead legislators in Washington State to conclude that BPA ban is well enforced
February 28, 2013
2 German TV channels broadcasted programs in February investigating the use of chemicals in plastic food contact materials
February 28, 2013
Neither expert recommendations nor dietary intervention led to significant reduction in food-packaging derived EDC body burden, reports new US study. Regulatory action is called for to ensure food safety.
