Chinese National Health Commission approves 4 substances for use in coatings and as adhesive, expands use of 2 existing food contact chemicals
March 27, 2018
FPF webinar on reprotoxic food contact chemicals: Proceedings online
Food Packaging Forum held webinar on food contact chemical surfynol and its reprotoxic properties on March 27, 2018; video recording and presentation slides now available
February 22, 2018
FPF webinar on reprotoxic food contact chemicals
Register now for the Food Packaging Forum’s webinar on food contact chemical surfynol and its reprotoxic properties that will be held on March 27, 2018
February 8, 2018
Common food contact chemical causes reproductive failure
Scientists demonstrate migration and sperm-related reproductive toxicity of surfynol, a surfactant commonly used in adhesives employed in multilayer food packaging
December 11, 2017
Paper and board in contact with food
Experts from paper and board manufacturers and chemical industry discuss legal requirements, challenges in the supply chain and during recycling
June 21, 2017
International food contact compliance conference
Italian Institute of Packaging holds 4th International Conference on Food Contact Compliance on September 20-22, 2017 in Baveno, Italy; program and registration now online
November 1, 2016
FPF Workshop 2016: Circular economy challenges for FCMs
Podium discussion at Food Packaging Forum 2016 workshop highlights recycling, reuse and waste collection opportunities and challenges for food packaging in the circular economy
June 24, 2016
Migration testing of adhesives
Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry (FEICA) releases guidance on migration testing of adhesives in non-plastic food contact materials
March 15, 2016
Migration from printing inks in multilayer FCMs
Scientists analyze printing inks migration in multilayer materials; use of overprint varnish or placement under PET layer decreases migration of ink components but may introduce other migrants
April 14, 2015
Webinars on issues surrounding FCM safety
Henkel holds series of webinars with its food safety experts