Magazine reports new details of Eastman Chemical vs. PlastiPure and CertiChem case, compares chemical industry tactics to big tobacco
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March 4, 2014
August 19, 2022
Fact Bites
Fact Bites Check out our latest fact bites! These are little info nibbles about food packaging materials and food contact chemicals published to our social media channels. Learn more about each topic below and click to visit the linked resource. Additional FCMs – November 15, 2022 Food packaging is more than just glass, metal, plastic, or paper. It’s also adhesives, printing inks, coatings, and other components. Learn more Organophosphate esters – October 18, 2022 Flame-resistant food? Organophosphate esters protect stuff […]
August 17, 2022
Fact bite gallery
Fact bites are little info nibbles about food packaging materials and food contact chemicals published intermittently to our social media channels. Follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn
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September 14, 2018
South Korea to prohibit BPA and phthalates in FCMs for children
South Korea notifies WTO of intended ban on bisphenol A, dibutyl phthalate, benzyl butyl phthalate in food contact materials for infants and young children
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May 12, 2016
New chemical safety prediction tool
European chemical industry launches new software to predict properties and assess safety of chemicals
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September 16, 2014
Opinion: REACH can benefit SMEs
News provider euronews argues that small and medium sized businesses can be successful under European chemical regulation
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June 15, 2020
WEF webinar discusses plastic pollution and the green recovery
World Economic Forum (WEF) webinar features presentations investigating environmental challenges created by COVID-19 pandemic; discusses effects on the shift away from single-use plastics and on ability to recycle, reviews strategies for moving forward
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April 13, 2017
Parabens increase BPA exposure
Parabens inhibit several biotransformation enzymes involved in steroid hormone metabolism and chemical detoxification; study in mice shows that co-exposure with butyl paraben results in elevated internal levels of estradiol and BPA
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February 17, 2015
Court battle over estrogenicity of BPA-free plastic
Updated report on legal battle involving Tritan® plastic marketed as “EA-free”
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November 2, 2023
US state policies on PFAS in food contact, Q3 and Q4 2023
Maine and Minnesota consult on draft policies concerning bans or reporting requirements on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food contact materials and articles; California Attorney General warns companies of penalties for selling or failing to disclose PFAS-containing food packaging and cookware; Nevada governor vetoes PFAS bill, state senator plans to reintroduce bill in 2024
