68 PFAS have been directly measured in packaging or other FCMs; only 39 of the PFAS have testing data to check for hazards
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Fact sheet on reusable food packaging and foodware
Reuse is a hot topic and promising approach to drastically reduce food packaging waste; fact sheet addresses often overlooked aspects and impact areas
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A vision for safer food contact materials
Scientists present a novel conceptual approach to move beyond current risk assessment procedures for food contact materials
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FPF Workshop 2023
Watch the recordings of the expert presentations given during our 11th annual workshop on September 28, 2023!
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Focus on reusable plastic food contact materials
Scientific article reviews hazardous and untested chemicals in reusable and recycled food contact plastics
FCCmigex database updated
Food Packaging Forum updates Database on Migrating and Extractable Food Contact Chemicals (FCCmigex); encompasses 149 additional studies with more than 4600 new entries
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Food Contact Chemicals of Concern
Scientific study highlights 388 food contact chemicals that are harmful according to EU’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability
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Interactive database on FCC research
Systematic study summarizes evidence for over 3000 chemicals measured in migrates and extracts of food contact materials; explore the data yourself using a free interactive tool
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Fact sheet on bioplastics
Biodegradable and bio-based food packaging is growing more popular; fact sheet addresses common questions and mix-ups
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Scientific study on phthalates
Finds currently set regulatory limits for exposure to phthalates may not sufficiently protect human health
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Putting the CSS into Action
Watch recordings of our webinars on opportunities and challenges under the new EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS)
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Brand & Retailer Initiatives Database
FPF launches database of food brand and retailer packaging initiatives and commitments
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Requires environmental claims to be verified by a third-party; addresses carbon offsetting schemes; disregards green claims on hazardous substances; vote will be followed up by new Parliament after elections in June
Food Packaging Forum (FPF) submits comments to the European Commission on the restriction of bisphenol A in food contact materials; supports the proposed regulation; advocates for shorter transition periods, broader coverage, and development of more advanced detection methods
Two studies investigating chemicals from retail plastic food contact articles find considerable variability in complexity, with subsequent effects on cell-based tests of hormone disruption; many more chemicals measured from PVC and polyurethane than other polymers though the chemical mixtures from majority of the plastic samples are hormone disrupting; further evidence of PVC and PUR can interfere with GPCR-based cell communication
Over 40 scientists jointly comment on chemical risk assessment practices; endorse European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) risk assessment on BPA; urge for more science-based regulation approaches
Dossier discusses potentially misleading “eco-friendly” claims on paper and board packaging, plastic coatings are often used for functionalization: e.g., durability, grease-, water-, and gas -resistance; some alternatives exist but are not yet widely adopted or approved for food contact; recommends prioritizing reusable packaging and enforcing policy changes to eliminate PFAS and misleading marketing claims
Peer-reviewed study provides overview of 68 PFAS in food packaging and other food contact articles; majority of detected PFAS not found in regulatory or industry inventories; PFAS data of FCCmigex dashboard updated
Report maps scientific data on more than 16,000 plastic chemicals; finds gaps in current governance and knowledge that prevent effective management; recommends policy actions based on current state-of-the-science
March 6, 2024
Policy brief from Scientists’ Coalition discusses how plastics in the food system from farm to table to trash impact human health and the environment; provides suggestions for how UN Plastics Treaty can address the drivers and impacts of food system plastics use
Upcoming events including conferences, workshops, meetings, and trainings related to food packaging and health. See all
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FPF dossiers are thoroughly researched by trained scientists. They provide in-depth background information about different topics pertinent to food contact materials and health. The dossiers compile scientific knowledge, market data and regulatory background in an easily accessible format. Dossiers include available data on chemical migration into food and effects on human health.
The Food Packaging Forum Foundation (FPF) is a science communication organization. It is a charitable foundation based in Zurich, Switzerland. FPF provides independent and balanced information on issues related to chemicals in food packaging and other food contact articles, and their impact on health. FPF’s work addresses professional stakeholders, including business decision makers, regulators, scientists, media and communication experts. FPF is not a grantmaking foundation.
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