Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare publishes guidelines for moving towards a food contact regulatory system with positive lists
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September 11, 2017
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April 24, 2020
Study investigates pace of bioplastic innovation
Clarivate report finds bioplastics still in early developmental stage, volume of filed patents increasing at same rate as other sectors; research focus being placed on improving mechanical properties to compete with petrochemical-based plastics
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December 9, 2014
FDA: BPA is safe for use in food contact applications
U.S. FDA updated its safety declaration on BPA, current exposure levels via food are safe
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March 15, 2016
No packaging – no waste?
New York Times article reports on grocery stores offering only bulk produce to engage consumers in weighing and measuring the quantities they buy and reduce packaging waste
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October 13, 2014
Opinion: big gap in food safety
Presence of contaminants in food contact materials, consumers are not aware
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January 15, 2015
New FPF report: Study shows endocrine activity of BPA analogs
Scientists demonstrate that bisphenol F and bisphenol S exhibit almost a comparable endocrine activity as bisphenol A
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October 18, 2016
Packaging: Food waste vs. plastic waste
C&EN presents the debate on the costs of food packaging made of flexible plastics and multilayered structures: Less food waste and economic benefits vs. more difficult recycling and negative environmental impacts
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February 10, 2014
New PET-recycling process considered safe for FCM
EFSA considers “Aliplast Buhler B” safe to recycle post-consumer PET; decontamination process effective
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July 18, 2016
EFSA evaluates new PET recycling process
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers FCMs made from post-consumer PET recycling process ‘Polisan Hellas S.A.’ safe for contact with all types of foodstuffs
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November 25, 2014
JRC addresses combined exposure to chemicals
The EU Commission’s JRC publishes a comprehensive overview on safety assessment of chemical mixtures
