Food Contact Plastics Seminar 2019 discusses use of the mutual recognition principle, improved supply chain communication, analysis of non-intentionally added substances, and regulation of recycling for plastic FCMs
German newspaper reports on plastic packaging
Plastic food packaging topic of article in German newspaper taz; focusing on regulation, knowledge gaps, recycling; experts provide background information
JRC informs about chemicals in food packaging
EU Joint Research Centre highlights Commission’s efforts in ensuring safety of food contact materials in new 2-page document
REACH debate at EU Parliament
Members of EU Parliament react to German study showing a third of REACH registrations non-compliant; calls for publicizing the list of infringing companies, more efficient dossier evaluation, stricter enforcement
Many REACH registrations non-compliant
Study by German authorities finds 32% of high production volume chemicals non-compliant with REACH safety data requirements; 31% compliant, rest uncertain; European Environmental Bureau suggests actions for improvement
Vietnam tightens enforcement for FCMs
Vietnamese decree specifies fines and other actions to penalize production or import of unsafe food packaging
Chemicals of concern in Swiss food packaging
Swiss national tv channel reports on study by Swiss authorities that revealed elevated levels of mineral oils, plasticizers, photoinitiators, chlorinated substances in sampled paper and board food packaging
Swiss authorities investigate paper and board packaging
Enforcement campaign finds mineral oils, plasticizers, photoinitiators, chlorinated substances in paper and board packaging; >50% of companies could not demonstrate legal compliance
FPF speaker spotlight: Thomas Gude
Dr. Thomas Gude of Swiss Quality Testing Services illustrates third-party testing labs’ role in enforcing FCM regulations at Food Packaging Forum’s 2017 Workshop
FPF Workshop 2017: Ensuring the safety of FCMs in a global economy
Presentations and podium discussion at Food Packaging Forum 2017 workshop cover risk communication, the role of testing labs and enforcement, regulatory updates, and transparency issues