Experimental study examined uptake and effects of polystyrene microplastic on human intestinal cells and on mice; finds no relevant acute health risks to mammals
June 3, 2019
Vermont and California legislation on single-use packaging
Bills in both states aim to curb the use of single-use packaging and products; Vermont bans polystyrene packaging, plastic bags, straws; California to reduce waste from single-use packaging and products by 75%, require recyclability or compostability
May 9, 2019
Law firm questions Prop 65 recommendation
Keller and Heckman LLP perplexed by recommendation included in California state fact sheet on styrene under Proposition 65
May 2, 2019
Maine bans polystyrene food containers
U.S. state of Maine passes bill banning polystyrene food service containers; set to come into force January 2021
November 16, 2018
Risk assessment for styrene oligomers
Risk assessment based on TTC and FACET methodology finds low risk for styrene dimers and trimers migrating from polystyrene food containers
November 8, 2018
Documentary on EDCs in food packaging
New documentary explains endocrine disruption, highlights presence of endocrine disruptors in food packaging, presents possible solutions to reduce exposure
July 10, 2018
Polystyrene recycling to be set up in France
Consortium of French companies and organizations to develop industrial-scale polystyrene recycling channel in France by 2020
May 14, 2018
New York State rejects fluorinated food containers
U.S. state New York restricts state agencies’ procurement of food containers and wrappers containing PFASs or polystyrene
May 11, 2018
IARC: Styrene ‘probably carcinogenic’
International Agency for Research on Cancer concludes that styrene and styrene-6,8-oxide are ‘probably carcinogenic to humans’
September 1, 2017
PAHs in polystyrene FCMs
Scientists detect polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in polystyrene FCMs; PAHs could be formed during production or absorbed during use; PAH contamination may require special attention to ensure safety of polystyrene FCMs