Health & Environment article outlines debate around 2012 WHO/UNEP report on EDCs; discusses value of state-of-the-science reviews and need for systematic review methods in complex research problems
October 30, 2015
BPA-free does not mean EDC-free
Substituting chemicals of concern with alternatives of similar concern needs to be avoided
October 30, 2015
Popcorn without fluorinated chemicals
Retailer Coop Denmark introduces microwave oven popcorn containing no fluorinated substances in the food packaging, aims to phase out further chemicals of concern by 2017
October 28, 2015
EFSA pledges data transparency
EFSA announces publicizing of data used in scientific opinions; data submitted by EU Member States to be shared starting 2016; industry worried over trade secrets and health scares
October 28, 2015
Guide to safer chemicals
Report by Chemical Watch on replacing hazardous chemicals in the supply chain with safer alternatives; approaches to alternatives assessment and business case studies presented
October 27, 2015
66 billion PET bottles recycled
Report by Petcore Europe on post-consumer PET recycling suggests that 57% of PET bottles and containers placed on European market in 2014 were collected and recycled
October 27, 2015
Mineral oils in food
Foodwatch study shows contamination of dry foods packaged in paper or board with mineral oils; online petition launched to call for EU-wide introduction of functional barriers, limit levels in food
October 26, 2015
Eco-friendly bioplastics
Plastic Fantastic Challenge seeks disruptive business solutions to produce environmentally friendly bioplastics and tackle plastic waste problem
October 26, 2015
Toxic chemicals in recycled paper and board
Danish researchers detect chemicals of concern in food packaging made from recycled paper and board; push for EU-wide regulation of paper and board food contact materials
October 21, 2015
FPF job vacancy
The Food Packaging Forum is currently looking for a Scientific Communication Officer to join our team in Zurich, Switzerland
