American Chemistry Council considers new BPA study on thermal papers of limited relevance to consumers
October 28, 2014
Mineral oils in FCMs
Industry news address mineral oils in food and food packaging, stress the use of efficient barriers
October 28, 2014
EU Commissioners responsible for plastics
Industry news provider reports on new EU commissioners responsible for duties affecting plastics
October 27, 2014
BPA controversy on British television
BBC publishes documentary on BPA controversy, freely accessible for 30 days
October 27, 2014
Documentary on EDCs
A new documentary by Earth Focus discusses EDCs, points out need for consumer pressure to accelerate regulation
October 24, 2014
14 years elapse before action is taken on CoCs
New study tracks the fate of chemicals of concern, finds that typically 14 years elapse between initial safety concern and appropriate action
October 23, 2014
Need to evaluate cumulative impacts of environmental chemicals
New study identifies 300 chemicals allowed in food to potentially affect brain development
October 23, 2014
BPA and atherosclerosis
New study finds BPA exposure to enhance atherosclerosis markers in rabbits and human umbilical cord cells
October 23, 2014
EFSA evaluates 2 FCM substances
EFSA considers PET additive and co-monomer for polyesters safe for food contact
October 22, 2014
BPA: thermal paper is a source of high exposure
Hand sanitizer use before thermal receipt handling may lead to increased BPA levels
