New scientific review points out shortcomings in biodegradability standards for plastics; lack of toxicity testing; no account for effects of plastic additives, microplastics formation
Plastics additives and recycling
Scientists review chemical additives in plastics, addressing migration and environmental impact during their use, disposal, and recycling; emission of toxics and contamination of recycled products should be avoided to ensure health and environmental protection
Opinion: Consumers want healthy food
Removing unwanted ingredients such as BPA from food products is good, however highly processed foods remain the less favorable diet option compared to fresh, unprocessed foods
Migration vs. solubility
New scientific study finds that in certain cases migration studies can be substituted by solubility measurements; modified OECD method shows solubility of select antioxidants, UV stabilizers in some food simulants is below SMLs
Phthalates may increase risk of miscarriage
New study finds association between exposure to phthalates (DEP, DiBP, DnBP) and risk of pregnancy loss
NGO finds propyl paraben in food
Environmental Working Group detected direct and indirect food additive propyl paraben in nearly 50 US snack foods
FDA approves fluoropolymer additive for use in FCMs
Oil, grease and water resistance additive Cartaguard® KST approved for use in paper and board packaging
EFSA approves polymeric additive for use in FCMs
New additive copolymer in nanoform to be used in PVC and PLA