EFSA publishes “Sky-Light MPR” process evaluation, considers recycling process safe for food contact
November 4, 2013
EFSA considers 3 PET recycling processes as safe
EFSA publishes 3 scientific opinions on processes used to recycle post-consumer PET, considers “Starlinger Decon” based processes, “CPR Superclean PET” and “4PET” processes safe
October 4, 2013
Recycled PP for reusable packaging
FDA approves post-consumer polypropylene to make reusable plastics
August 29, 2013
US city bans polystyrene packaging
In San Jose fast food can no longer be packaged in polystyrene foam, following a vote in the City Council
August 26, 2013
Contaminants migrate from recycled paper and paperboard
New method for the detection of contaminants in in recycled paper and paperboard. Significant levels of BPA, DEHP and nonylphenols found in commercial retail samples of recycled paperboard food contact materials.
July 29, 2013
EFSA evaluates new recycling processes for PP and PET
EFSA’s CEF panel publishes two new scientific opinions on recycling processes, materials considered safe for food contact
May 28, 2013
EFSA finds polymeric active substance safe for food contact
EFSA evaluates new active substance as liquid absorber in food packaging
May 28, 2013
Sodium carbonate peroxhydrate based active substance allowed for FCM
EFSA considers another active substance safe for food packaging, but not in direct contact with food
April 18, 2013
PP and HDPE recycling processes assessed
EFSA authorizes another process to recycle PP and HDPE crates for food contact use
April 12, 2013
Plastic recycling of single use crates
EFSA authorizes CO.N.I.P recycling process for PP and HDPE crates intended for whole fruits and vegetables
