Afternoon session of FPF Workshop 2018 discusses different approaches to ensuring FCM safety taken by industry, government, retailers, consumer organizations
News Article
October 9, 2018
News Article
May 22, 2017
EFSA working group on FCMs: 22nd and 23rd meeting
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on FCMs now available online
News Article
April 1, 2015
EFSA works towards open scientific assessments
EFSA publishes editorial about its current work on risk assessment methodologies
News Article
January 7, 2019
Book on EDC effects and costs
New book by Leonardo Trasande reviews human health effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals, provides recommendations for reducing exposures
December 9, 2020
Brand and Retailer Initiatives Database
Brand & retailer Initiatives Database To help keep track of the global shift towards chemically safe and more resource-conscious food packaging, the Food Packaging Forum has developed a database of voluntary initiatives and commitments by food brands and retailers Jump to dashboard About the database In an effort to improve the chemical safety and resource efficiency of the food contact materials (FCMs) and articles (FCAs) they use, food brands and retailers from around the world have gone beyond legal requirements […]
News Article
June 27, 2016
EFSA: Plastic pollution in food
EFSA’s CONTAM Panel issues scientific statement on microplastics and nanoplastics in seafood; considers consumers’ exposure to plastic additives and contaminants low and unlikely to be harmful
News Article
October 24, 2018
EU Parliament adopts drinking water report
EU Parliament adopts report on EU Commission’s proposal for revision of drinking water directive; increased use of tap water for drinking expected to reduce littering by plastic bottles
News Article
June 27, 2018
EFSA: Public consultation on assessing chemical mixtures
EFSA releases draft guidance documents on risk and genotoxicity assessment of chemical mixtures; public consultations open until September 15 and September 9, 2018
News Article
November 4, 2020
EFSA working group updates in August through October 2020
Minutes from recent meetings of the EFSA CEP panel and working groups on BPA, FCMs, and phthalates published; groups continue discussions and revisions of draft opinions
February 5, 2024
Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, & Terms of Use
DISCLAIMER Last updated February 5, 2024 WEBSITE DISCLAIMER The information provided by Food Packaging Forum Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) on https://foodpackagingforum.org (the “Site”) is for general informational purposes only. All information on the Site is provided in good faith, however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE […]
