EU MEP calls for removing hazardous chemicals in FCMs
Belgian Member of European Parliament (MEP) Frédérique Ries publishes article urging European Commission to follow-through in restricting hazardous chemicals in revised food contact materials (FCMs) regulation; criticizes REACH restricted chemicals still being allowed for use in FCMs
Food Contact Asia
Towards toxic-free food packaging
Sustainable Packaging Solutions
6th Round-table Meeting: Rethink, Reduce, Recycle
Petcore Europe Annual Conference
The Greener Manufacturing Show Europe
Unpacking the complexity of the PET drink bottles value chain: A chemicals perspective
Short assessment on alternatives to plastic straws
In preparation for the EU Single-Use Plastic Directive taking effect July 3, 2021, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) releases short report on alternatives to plastic straws; suggests silicone, stainless steel or glass for frequent use; for single-use, durum wheat with cold drinks and paper or board are safe if no chemicals of concern added