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New Australian lab to measure micro- and nanoplastics in humans

University of Queensland opens one of the world’s first plastics contamination-controlled labs jointly with Minderoo Foundation; studies micro- and nanoplastics in human blood and tissue samples; steel walls, cotton lab coats, and extensive testing of all construction materials limits environmental plastic contamination

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March 3, 2020

UK government urged to restrict PFAS in packaging

Letter from stakeholders including civil society groups and actor Mark Ruffalo asks UK ministers to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in paper and board food packaging; petition to UK supermarkets collecting public signatures

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October 29, 2019

FPF Workshop 2019: Proceedings online

7th annual Food Packaging Forum workshop focuses on accelerating science and innovation to improve the safety of food contact articles; video recordings, presentation slides, summary articles now available online

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June 23, 2014

FPF workshop program online

Program of FPF workshop on hazardous materials on 9 October 2014 online now; registration to open this week

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September 27, 2021

Consumer perception: the role of eco-labels and innovative packaging

Italian studies investigate consumer perception and attitude; find food- and packaging-related eco-labels to equally signal higher food quality and safety to consumers; demonstrate high willingness of consumers to buy active, intelligent, and sustainable packaging; survey in UK finds adding stickers with clear recycling messages increases recycling behavior

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April 23, 2019

FPF Workshop 2019: Registration open!

Food Packaging Forum holds 7th annual workshop on October 24, 2019 in Zurich, Switzerland; registration open and full list of speakers to be announced soon

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