Italian researchers investigate migration of hydrocarbon contaminants into dry semolina and egg pasta packed in recycled paperboard, nature of the food influenced contaminant levels
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January 23, 2015
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November 29, 2016
BPA-free can linings: Presentations and videos online
Berkeley Center for Green Chemistry publishes 15 video segments and 7 slide presentations from symposium on BPA-free can linings
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March 3, 2015
EU to reduce plastic bag use
EU Member States required to reduce plastic bag usage by 80% by 2025
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August 16, 2013
Toxicologists respond to Pew Trusts studies
Food Navigator USA article addresses food additive system criticism, states the analysis lacks differentiation
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Predicting the safety of food contact articles: New science and digital opportunities
The 2018 annual Food Packaging Forum (FPF) Workshop featured high profile speakers and offered an ideal platform for exchanging views with different stakeholders in the field of food contact materials (FCMs). The FPF also provided access to a live webcast of this year’s workshop for a minimal registration fee. Participants who could not attend the workshop in person, thus still had the opportunity to follow the speaker presentations, Q&As, and the podium discussion. The FPF Workshop is a one-of-a-kind event […]
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December 22, 2021
Court confirms BPA classification as a substance of very high concern
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and ClientEarth win appeal case brought by lobby group PlasticsEurope; EU Court of Justice confirms ECHA listing of bisphenol A (BPA) as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) due to its endocrine-disrupting properties for humans; PlasticsEurope cannot appeal again
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February 22, 2024
Switzerland updates federal law on food contact materials and articles
Removes list of unevaluated substances used in packaging inks; updates positive lists of for packaging inks, plastics, and silicones; brings ceramic and glass regulations in alignment with EU
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September 13, 2018
German packaging register online
Central German packaging register ‘LUCID’ launched; registration of packaged goods possible until January 1, 2019, when new German packaging law enters into force
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