People eating fast food have higher urinary phthalate levels, U.S. study finds; association most pronounced among non-hispanic black consumers, suggesting environmental injustice
October 3, 2016
U.S. bill to ban BPA in food packaging
U.S. Senator and Representatives introduce the “Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2016” calling for a ban on bisphenol A in food and beverage containers
September 29, 2016
Industry discusses circular economy in ‘real life’
Glass, metal, steel, and paper industry meets at the European Parliament to discuss industrial symbiosis and materials recycling within the circular economy
September 29, 2016
EFSA looking for stakeholders
EFSA opens registration for becoming an official stakeholder; calls on consumer groups, NGOs, industry, distributors, health professionals, academia, and food producers active at EU level
September 28, 2016
Recycled PET in hot-fill bottles
Industry study tests hot-fill bottles with different levels of recycled PET content; recommends using up to 50% recycled PET without negatively impacting performance or clarity
September 28, 2016
EFSA: 3rd FIP network meeting on FCMs
EFSA’s Food Ingredients and Packaging Scientific Network held third meeting on food contact materials on May 24-26, 2016 in Parma, Italy
September 27, 2016
EFSA working group on BPA immunotoxicity: 2nd meeting
Latest meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on BPA immunotoxicity now available
September 27, 2016
EFSA working group on FCMs: 14th meeting
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on FCMs now available
September 26, 2016
New thermostable food contact plastics
A ‘glass-like’ thermostable copolyester introduced to European market; promoted as alternative to PET, polycarbonate, polystyrene, and glass, particularly for hot-fill applications
September 26, 2016
Circular economy and recycling of plastics in the spotlight
European Plastics Converters Association holds one-day conference to discuss the future of plastics packaging
