U.S. state New York restricts state agencies’ procurement of food containers and wrappers containing PFASs or polystyrene
May 11, 2018
IARC: Styrene ‘probably carcinogenic’
International Agency for Research on Cancer concludes that styrene and styrene-6,8-oxide are ‘probably carcinogenic to humans’
May 11, 2018
EU policies’ contribution to circular economy
DG Environment publishes roadmap for evaluating contribution of current EU policies to circular economy; public consultation closes June 4, 2018
May 11, 2018
ACC: All plastic packaging recycled or recovered by 2040
Plastics industry members of American Chemistry Council commit to ensuring that ‘100% of plastics packaging is re-used, recycled or recovered by 2040’
May 9, 2018
Food contact experts discuss FCM regulations
First Chemical Watch conference on food contact regulations addresses EU policy on chemicals, circular economy, role of regulators
May 9, 2018
Chemicals of concern in Swiss food packaging
Swiss national tv channel reports on study by Swiss authorities that revealed elevated levels of mineral oils, plasticizers, photoinitiators, chlorinated substances in sampled paper and board food packaging
May 9, 2018
Fluorinated chemicals in cake packaging
Danish consumer council finds elevated levels of fluorinated substances in 3 out of 21 paper and board packagings of ready-made cakes; test results indicate decreased intentional use of fluorinated chemicals in baking paper since 2016
May 8, 2018
New fact sheet on plastic packaging and food waste
American Chemistry Council highlights benefits of plastic packaging, including single-use applications, in keeping food fresh for longer and preventing food waste
May 8, 2018
How to manage PFASs in FCMs?
Report by Nordic Council of Ministers summarizes existing knowledge on fluorinated substances in paper and board food contact materials, presents options for reducing consumer exposure
May 7, 2018
EFSA seeks feedback on communicating uncertainty
EFSA publishes draft guidance on communication of uncertainty in scientific assessments; public consultation open until June 24, 2018
