Can Manufacturers Institute reports that 90% of food cans sold in U.S. use BPA-free can coatings; typical replacements are acrylic and polyester coating materials
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March 26, 2018
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July 18, 2018
‘High ambition alliance’ on chemicals and waste
Global framework targeting chemicals and waste recognizes urgency for political commitment
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December 22, 2017
Toxic napkins
CHEM Trust revisits issue of paper napkin contamination by primary aromatic amines used in ink production, calls for improved regulation of chemicals in food contact paper and inks
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February 22, 2016
Metals in ceramics and crystalware
EU reference laboratory for FCMs tests metal release from decorated ceramics and crystalware into wine and wine-simulants; migration of lead, cadmium and other metals detected
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Food additives and child health
Learn more about the American Academy of Pediatrics’ report and policy statement on food additives and child health effects with guest speaker from NYU School of Medicine
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October 25, 2018
FPF Webinar on food additives and child health
Register now for the Food Packaging Forum’s webinar on the American Academy of Pediatrics’ report and policy statement on child health effects of direct and indirect food additives, to be held on November 12, 2018
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June 28, 2017
Information about PAAs in printing inks
German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) answers frequently asked questions about printing inks and primary aromatic amines in FCMs, recommends setting lowered migration limits for carcinogenic PAAs
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July 15, 2014
How mothers’ environment affects grandchildren
New study observes disease inheritance across generations, but finds epigenetic changes not to persist
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December 4, 2012
PFOS exposure reduced through phase-out, but substitute on the rise
Study of 13 PFAAs shows that while PFOS levels in blood serum have rapidly declined since the phase out in 2002, PFBS levels are now doubling every 6 years.
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October 10, 2018
100 substances in CoRAP for 2019-2021
ECHA publishes list of 96 substances planned to be evaluated by EU Member States in 2019-2021 under the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP)
