Chinese scientists analyze migration from 120 domestic plastic FCM products; only 13% of detected migrants listed on EU positive list for plastic FCMs; widespread detection of antioxidant precursor 2,4-DTBP
December 21, 2018
EU Commission restricts four phthalates
EU Commission adopts decision to restrict DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIBP in consumer products on EU market; food contact materials not covered
December 20, 2018
New FPF background article on migration modeling
Food Packaging & Health article introduces concept of mathematical migration modeling, discusses approaches for different packaging materials, highlights benefits, limitations, research needs
December 19, 2018
ECHA: 2nd consultation on phthalates’ authorization
ECHA consults on uses of DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIBP which may no longer be exempted from authorization, including FCM uses; deadline for comments March 12, 2019
December 19, 2018
Plastic bottle recycling in U.S. continues to fall
Latest report from industry groups shows decrease in amount of post-consumer plastic bottles collected for recycling
December 18, 2018
Concawe symposium 2019
Oil industry association Concawe holds 13th symposium on March 18-19, 2019, in Antwerp, Belgium, to discuss low-carbon technologies and circular economy; registration now open
December 18, 2018
New website on plastics and health
Plastic Health Coalition sets to accelerate collection and communication of knowledge on plastics and their health effects
December 17, 2018
More action on phthalates needed
CHEM Trust discusses adverse health effects of phthalates exposure, calls for further restrictions especially in food contact materials