New scientific study describes absence of estrogenicity of tetramethyl bisphenol F, a monomer for novel can coatings; tests with can coating extracts support this finding
January 18, 2017
U.S. EPA: Final nanomaterials reporting rule
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issues final rule on nanomaterials reporting to come into effect May 2017
January 18, 2017
Replacing sticker labels with laser marks
Article in The Guardian informs about laser marking technique for fruit and vegetables; retail trial using technology as alternative to sticker labels on organic produce
January 17, 2017
EPA: New rules for chemical evaluation
U.S. EPA proposes three rules to inventory, prioritize and risk evaluate chemicals under Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act
January 17, 2017
Conference: NIAS and mineral oils in FCMs
Italian Institute of Packaging hosts conference on NIAS and mineral oils in food contact materials on March 29-30, 2017 in Munich
January 16, 2017
Strategies for a new plastics economy
New Plastics Economy initiative launches new report at World Economic Forum and presents 3 strategies for a more sustainable plastic packaging market: redesign & innovation, reuse, and recycling
January 16, 2017
EFSA assesses reheat agent for use in FCMs
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers tungsten oxide safe for use in PET food contact materials under certain conditions
January 16, 2017
EFSA seeking stakeholder experts for EDC guidance
EFSA looking for stakeholder experts to consult drafting of guidance on identification of endocrine disruptors; deadline for nominations is January 31, 2017
January 13, 2017
Rising perchlorate in food likely due to packaging
Total diet study by U.S. FDA finds perchlorate levels in food increased in 2008-2012 compared to 2003-2006; NGOs suggest this may be due to perchlorate’s use in food packaging first allowed in 2005; concerns voiced about potential impacts on child development
January 12, 2017
Conference on polyolefins
Annual summit on the future of polyolefins to take place on January 18-19, 2017 in Amsterdam
