Scientific report on wax moth caterpillars munching polyethylene bags sparks hope for new solution to plastic pollution; closer look highlights long way ahead of transition from discovery to practice
January 12, 2017
Conference on polyolefins
Annual summit on the future of polyolefins to take place on January 18-19, 2017 in Amsterdam
December 15, 2016
Can coatings
Epoxy-based can coatings are currently being replaced by alternatives because of toxicological evidence, public discussions, and recent regulatory decisions. FPF article provides background information on the requirements, materials and properties of can coatings.
October 24, 2016
PP and HDPE recycling by Pokas Arcadian Recycle
EFSA evaluates ‘Pokas Arcadian Recycle Ltd’ process for recycling of PP and HDPE for food contact applications; concludes that the process is insufficiently characterized regarding its ability to remove potential contaminants
September 9, 2016
Health risks of ‘BPA-free’ baby bottles
Scientists evaluate health risks of migrants from ‘BPA-free’ baby bottles made of PP, PA, PES, silicone, Tritan™, stainless steel; silicone bottle, several PP bottles of ‘high concern’; Tritan™ bottle, several more PP bottles of ‘concern’
April 8, 2016
Modeling of migration from LDPE
Scientists determine key parameters for modeling migration of benzophenone and several other contaminants from low density polyethylene into food simulants and foodstuffs; propose revision of worst-case scenario values
April 8, 2016
Decontamination of recycled polyolefins
Scientists review decontamination of recycled polyolefins, compare it to PET; existing processes need re-examination using high molecular weight surrogate contaminants
October 16, 2012
Printing ink components identified in food stuff
Final report of a German project on the extend of the presence of printing inks from packaging materials in food stuff published
