National draft action plan on EDCs open for consultation; Health and Environmental Alliance submits comments, welcomes initiative
February 11, 2019
Launch of Plant Based Products Council
New industry council aims to encourage plant-based products, hosts products database containing food packaging alternatives
February 11, 2019
Analysis of packaging policies in U.S. states
Analysis shows 8 more U.S. states consider elimination or reduction of PFASs in food packaging; widespread focus on policies requesting disclosure of chemical composition
February 8, 2019
Call to invest in cancer prevention
Laura Vandenberg comments on the 2019 State of the Union address by President Trump, points out the need for research and prevention programs focused on the role of environmental exposures in cancer
February 8, 2019
74% of glass packaging recycled in the EU
Recycling statistics from 2016 confirm recycling rate of glass packaging in the EU stably at 74%; the figure is ‘set to rise’ following recent investments, FEVE says
February 8, 2019
4-tert-butylphenol as SVHC
EU Commission plans to identify food contact substance 4-tert-butylphenol (PTBP) as substance of very high concern (SVHC) for endocrine disruption in the environment; intention notified to World Trade Organization
February 7, 2019
Denmark considers banning PFASs in FCMs
Danish Ministry of Environment and Food reviews ban on all organic fluorine compounds in cardboard and paper food packaging
February 7, 2019
Review of bioplastics highlights costs
Plastics News discusses PHA bioplastics; outlines production pathways, market development, price compared to traditional plastics
February 6, 2019
Report on saving chemicals management costs
OECD publishes report reviewing the reduction of chemicals management costs due to its programs; €300 million annually in savings estimated from reducing trade barriers, avoiding duplicate testing
February 6, 2019
“Future Food Initiative” launched
Swiss companies partner with local universities on research program aimed to provide affordable nutrition, accelerate healthy foods, search for sustainable packaging