BBC2 report investigates chemical exposure from plastic food packaging and consults with leading toxicologists; likely no concern for average adults; reducing plastic use recommended
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February 16, 2017
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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
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February 15, 2016
Opinion: Public health revolution needed
New York Times article discusses exposure to toxic chemicals and long term health effects; calls for public health revolution to prevent further spread of preventable chronic diseases
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August 8, 2016
Dispute over EDCs continues
Correspondence articles in Nature express opposing opinions on hazard identification of endocrine disruptors and how they should be regulated
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August 30, 2023
Summer 2023 research snapshot: PFAS in food packaging, food, and potential health impacts
A summary of eight studies; scientists quantify per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in French fast food packaging; detect eleven PFAS in baking trays from China but not Spain; find PFAS in straws made of paper, bamboo, glass, and plastic; “compostable” service ware can contaminate compost with PFAS; find PFAS in edible oil worldwide; further articles focus on PFAS in drinking water, in Asia, and effects on child respiratory health
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September 7, 2020
15th amendment to EU plastic FCM regulation published
European Commission publishes final text further amending Regulation 10/2011 on plastic food contact materials and articles; includes introduction of approved use of new substances, updates specific migration limits, allows for migration testing of entire food processing equipment
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November 24, 2015
EFSA: Safety assessment of 3 FCM substances
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers substances 2,4-di-tert-amylphenol, montmorillonite clay modified by dimethyldialkyl(C16-C18)ammonium chloride, and 4-acrylamido-4-methyl-2-pentanone as safe for use in food contact materials under certain conditions
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May 29, 2017
EFSA reevaluates SML of antioxidant in plastic FCMs
EFSA’s CEF Panel agrees to increase specific migration limit of phosphorous acid, mixed 2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenyl and 4-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenyl triesters for use in plastic food contact materials
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June 18, 2015
Heavy metals in Indian plastic bottles
Mumbay-based NGO tests plastic bottles and finds elevated heavy metal levels; NGO now demands ban of plastic bottles used as packaging
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December 17, 2021
Mercosur updates plastic food packaging regulation
South American trade bloc to no longer allow bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic food contact articles designed for children under 3 years old, lowers migration limit from other plastic FCAs; sets migration limits for 9 metals from plastic FCAs; adds substances to positive list for plastics and for cellulosic materials
