FDA announced filing of two food additive petitions submitted by consumer groups
FDA approves fluoropolymer additive for use in FCMs
Oil, grease and water resistance additive Cartaguard® KST approved for use in paper and board packaging
New FPF report: Polystyrene functional barrier in colored FCMs
US FDA researchers detected solvent dyes from colored polystyrene (PS) bowls in three food simulants, PS barrier overlaying the migrating dyes was disrupted
Performance of FCNs assessed
U.S. FDA reviewed the first decade of the Food Contact Notification program
FDA: BPA is safe for use in food contact applications
U.S. FDA updated its safety declaration on BPA, current exposure levels via food are safe
Big food to disclose data on GRAS evaluations
Grocery Manufacturers Association will give US FDA access to large database of chemical safety information
“Redbook” to be updated
US FDA will update “Toxicological Principles for the Safety Assessment of Food Ingredients”; publishes report on chemical evaluation process
GRAS determination for food additives under review
Washington Post questions whether the rising number of food additives is a consequence of waning FDA scrutiny
US: Antioxidant approved for FCMs
US FDA approves antioxidant for FCMs: nonylphenol-free phosphite for use in LDPE and HDPE
Opinion: FDA concludes prematurely on BPA’s safety
NRDC scientists comments on FDA conclusion regarding BPA’s safety; undermines BPA safety research