New report describes how the EU chemical industry can move towards a circular economy; estimates growth potential of 26%, reduction of energy consumption by 37%
March 20, 2017
Greenpeace survey on plastic bottles
Soft drink companies have limited commitment to reducing single-use plastic bottles, increasing recycled content in PET bottles, considering PET bottles’ contribution to ocean pollution, according to new Greenpeace report
March 20, 2017
Recall of Dutch waffles highly contaminated with mineral oils
Dutch waffles recalled in Belgium and the Netherlands due to contamination with MOAH and MOSH at levels of up to 190 ppm and exceeding 1,000 ppm, respectively; exact source of contamination not known
March 17, 2017
Reference guide on health effects of chemicals
Integrative Environmental Medicine book provides comprehensive overview of chemical effects on health, outlines resources and tools helping to reduce exposure and risks
March 17, 2017
EU: New regulation on official controls
Newly adopted revision of EU Regulation on Official Controls aims at simplifying the control system for food safety along the entire supply chain, foresees increased efficiency in preventing, eliminating or reducing health risks
March 17, 2017
Antimony in food packaging
Scientists measure antimony in plastic consumer products; find antimony in food trays, straws, and single-use drink bottles; presence attributed to its use as a catalyst in PET
March 16, 2017
French documentary on nanoparticles in food
Documentary by France 5 highlights use of food additives and what they are made of; special focus on nanoparticles
March 16, 2017
Prenatal phthalate exposure and male genital development
Study finds inverse association between mothers’ urinary phthalate levels and free testosterone blood levels in early pregnancy; lower free testosterone in mothers associated with higher prevalence of genital abnormalities in baby boys
March 16, 2017
EFSA BPA assessment protocol: 4th and 5th meeting
EFSA’s CEF Panel Working Group on BPA assessment protocol holds fourth and fifth meeting on the safety reevaluation of BPA; meeting minutes available online
March 15, 2017
FPF webinar on migration of SVHCs: Video online
Food Packaging Forum held webinar on its new study on the migration of substances of very high concern from food contact materials, March 13, 2017; video recording and presentation slides now available
