EFSA’s CEP Panel working group on phthalates reassesses safety of DBP, BBP and DEHP for food contact plastics; updated meeting minutes now available online
PFAS detected in European disposable food packaging
Coalition of civil society organizations samples paper food packaging articles from major fast-food chains and supermarkets across six European countries; chemical analysis finds 32 articles were intentionally treated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); differences identified among countries, results show the currently few national regulations on PFAS are effective where they are in place
New FPF report: Polystyrene functional barrier in colored FCMs
US FDA researchers detected solvent dyes from colored polystyrene (PS) bowls in three food simulants, PS barrier overlaying the migrating dyes was disrupted
EFSA working group on FCMs: 26th meeting
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on food contact materials now available online
BPA linked to miscarriages
Higher risk of miscarriage in women highly exposed to BPA; lead author advises pregnant women to avoid BPA exposure
New antimicrobial plastic films
Researchers develop plastic films with antibiofilm activity by incorporating N-halamines into the polymer matrix; potential applications in food production and processing
Human exposure to BPA—scientific evidence discussed
Review article discusses the scientific evidence for human exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) and explains the current controversy about biomonitoring data, criticizing FDA and EFSA scientific opinions
Print-related food contaminants
Identity and set-off assessed for print-related contaminants by three different mass spectrometry methods; most compounds show evidence for set-off
FPF webinar on can coatings
Registration now open for Food Packaging Forum webinar on can coatings, February 7, 2017
Chemicals in plastics and obesity
U.S. researchers discuss contribution of exposure to endocrine disruptors to metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes