EU Commission places over 20 carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic substances on Annex XVII list of restricted substances under REACH; amendment includes substances relevant for food contact such as BPA
September 4, 2017
Sweden screens EU market for bisphenols
Swedish Chemicals Agency identifies 37 bisphenols with potential endocrine disrupting properties that could be on the European market
September 1, 2017
PAHs in polystyrene FCMs
Scientists detect polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in polystyrene FCMs; PAHs could be formed during production or absorbed during use; PAH contamination may require special attention to ensure safety of polystyrene FCMs
August 31, 2017
U.S. to take action on 5 phthalates
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to finalize rule that could ban 5 phthalates in children’s products by October 18, 2017; substances also relevant for food contact materials
August 31, 2017
Permanent materials for a circular economy
European Glass Container Federation recommends incentivizing permanent materials and closed loop recycling for food packaging to achieve effective and safe circular economy
August 31, 2017
FPF kicks off new research project
MAVA Foundation funds FPF-led research project; focus on human and environmental health, socio-economic impact and substitution of hazardous chemicals in plastic packaging; multi-partner collaboration involving academics and NGOs from Europe, US
August 29, 2017
Kenya bans plastic bags
Kenyan government enforces ban on use, manufacture, and import of commercial and household plastic bags
August 29, 2017
Assessing groups of hazardous chemicals
Article by ChemSec addresses structural similarity of chemicals of concern, calls for safety evaluation of chemicals in groups rather than individually
August 28, 2017
Dissolvable milk pods for coffee
German researchers develop dissolvable, single-serve milk and sugar capsules for hot drinks as alternative to coffee creamers packaged in small plastic containers
August 28, 2017
Seattle to ban single-use plastic food utensils
City of Seattle enforces ban on disposable plastic straws and utensils at restaurants, promotes compostable and reusable alternatives
