Scientists review basic principles and market applications of intelligent food packaging; discuss the obstacles to a broader market penetration
U.S. bill to ban BPA in food packaging
U.S. Senator and Representatives introduce the “Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2016” calling for a ban on bisphenol A in food and beverage containers
Opinion: Public health revolution needed
New York Times article discusses exposure to toxic chemicals and long term health effects; calls for public health revolution to prevent further spread of preventable chronic diseases
“Should I worry about plastics?”
BBC2 report investigates chemical exposure from plastic food packaging and consults with leading toxicologists; likely no concern for average adults; reducing plastic use recommended
Diabetes and chemicals
Role of chemicals in diabetes etiology not discussed in WHO Diabetes Day statements, despite existing scientific evidence; patient shares his story
Report on EDC public consultation
DG SANTE publishes report on the public consultation on EDC criteria; respondents agree on need for definitive EU-wide EDC criteria
Resources on EDCs for endocrinologists and patients
Endocrine Society publishes new resource website with summary videos on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs); provide introduction, overview of links to metabolic diseases, cost effective steps for reducing exposure; more videos to be published in coming months
Dispute over EDCs continues
Correspondence articles in Nature express opposing opinions on hazard identification of endocrine disruptors and how they should be regulated
EFSA head of packaging unit confirmed as speaker
TTC workshop coming up, updated speaker line-up includes Claudia Heppner, EFSA, and Olwenn Martin, Brunel University
Unknowns in chemical exposure
Wall Street Journal reports on persistent chemicals from consumer products, uncertainties in exposure and toxicity