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Systematic evidence map of PFAS<\/h1>\n

68 PFAS have been directly measured in packaging or other FCMs; only 39 of the PFAS have testing data to check for hazards<\/p>\n\n \n Read more<\/a> \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\t\t\t\n \n \t \t\n \n \n \t\n \n \n \n \t\t\t\n \n

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Fact sheet on reusable food packaging and foodware<\/h1>\n

Reuse is a hot topic and promising approach to drastically reduce food packaging waste; fact sheet addresses often overlooked aspects and impact areas  <\/p>\n\n \n Read more<\/a> \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\t\t\t\n \n \t \t\n \n \n \t\n \n \n \n \t\t\t\n \n

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A vision for safer food contact materials<\/h1>\n

Scientists present a novel conceptual approach to move beyond current risk assessment procedures for food contact materials<\/p>\n\n \n Read more<\/a> \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\t\t\t\n \n \t \t\n \n \n \t\n \n \n \n \t\t\t\n \n

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FPF Workshop 2023<\/h1>\n

Watch the recordings of the expert presentations given during our 11th annual workshop on September 28, 2023!<\/p>\n\n \n Read more<\/a> \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\t\t\t\n \n \t \t\n \n \n \t\n \n \n \n \t\t\t\n \n

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Focus on reusable plastic food contact materials<\/h1>\n

Scientific article reviews hazardous and untested chemicals in reusable and recycled food contact plastics<\/p>\n\n \n Read more<\/a> \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\t\t\t\n \n \t \t\n \n \n \t\n \n \n \n \t\t\t\n \n

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FCCmigex database updated<\/h1>\n

Food Packaging Forum updates Database on Migrating and Extractable Food Contact Chemicals (FCCmigex); encompasses 149 additional studies with more than 4600 new entries<\/p>\n\n \n Read more<\/a> \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\t\t\t\n \n \t \t\n \n \n \t\n \n \n \n \t\t\t\n \n

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Food Contact Chemicals of Concern<\/h1>\n

Scientific study highlights 388 food contact chemicals that are harmful according to EU’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability<\/p>\n\n \n Read more<\/a> \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\t\t\t\n \n \t \t\n \n \n \t\n \n \n \n \t\t\t\n \n

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Interactive database on FCC research<\/h1>\n

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<\/p>\n\n \n Read more<\/a> \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\t\t\t\n \n \t \t\n \n \n \t\n \n \n \n \t\t\t\n \n

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Fact sheet on bioplastics<\/h1>\n

Biodegradable and bio-based food packaging is growing more popular; fact sheet addresses common questions and mix-ups<\/p>\n\n \n Read more<\/a> \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\t\t\t\n \n \t \t\n \n \n \t\n \n \n \n \t\t\t\n \n

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Scientific study on phthalates<\/h1>\n

Finds currently set regulatory limits for exposure to phthalates may not sufficiently protect human health<\/p>\n\n \n Read more<\/a> \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\t\t\t\n \n \t \t\n \n \n \t\n \n \n \n \t\t\t\n \n

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Putting the CSS into Action<\/h1>\n

Watch recordings of our webinars on opportunities and challenges under the new EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS)<\/p>\n\n \n Read more<\/a> \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\t\t\t\n \n \t \t\n \n \n \t\n \n \n \n \t\t\t\n \n

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Brand & Retailer Initiatives Database<\/h1>\n

FPF launches database of food brand and retailer packaging initiatives and commitments<\/p>\n\n \n Read more<\/a> \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\t\t\t\n \n \t \t\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n European Parliament <\/i> adopts its position on Green Claims Directive<\/a>\n <\/h3> \n \n
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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 <\/i> after elections in June <\/p>\n \n <\/div> \n \n <\/div> \n \n \n\n \t \n

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\n FPF<\/i> comments on EU BPA restriction<\/a>\n <\/h3> \n \n
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Food Packaging Forum (FPF) <\/i> submits comments to the European Commission<\/i> 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<\/p>\n \n <\/div> \n \n <\/div> \n \n \n\n \t \n

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\n Majority of plastic food contact articles likely endocrine and metabolism disrupting<\/a>\n <\/h3> \n \n
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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<\/p>\n \n <\/div> \n \n <\/div> \n \n \n\n \t \n

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\n Scientists support EFSA\u2019s<\/i> revised risk assessment on BPA, commentary<\/a>\n <\/h3> \n \n
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Over 40 scientists jointly comment on chemical risk assessment practices; endorse European Food Safety Authority\u2019s (EFSA)<\/i> risk assessment on BPA; urge for more science-based regulation approaches<\/p>\n \n <\/div> \n \n <\/div> \n \n \n\n \t \n

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\n Behind the barrier: Complex reality of paper and board packaging functionalization<\/a>\n <\/h3> \n \n
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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<\/p>\n \n <\/div> \n \n <\/div> \n \n \n\n \t \n

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\n Overview of use, migration, and hazards of PFAS in food contact materials<\/a>\n <\/h3> \n \n
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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 <\/p>\n \n <\/div> \n \n <\/div> \n \n \n\n \t \n

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\n PlastChem <\/i> report synthesizes current science on plastic chemicals<\/a>\n <\/h3> \n \n
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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 <\/p>\n \n <\/div> \n \n <\/div> \n \n \n\n \t \n

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\n Impacts of plastics across the food system<\/a>\n <\/h3>\t\t\t\n \n
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Policy brief from Scientists\u2019 Coalition<\/i> 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<\/p>\n \n <\/div> \n \n <\/div> \n \n <\/div> \n \n <\/div> \t\t\t\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \t\t\n

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Bioassays<\/a><\/h4> Rapid and cost-effective non-animal-based in vitro bioassays can be used… <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n
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Microplastics<\/a><\/h4> Microplastics are an invisible form of plastic pollution; effects on… <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n
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Non-intentionally added substances (NIAS)<\/a><\/h4> NIAS occur in all types of food contact materials, are… <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n
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Mineral oil hydrocarbons<\/a><\/h4> Mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOHs) are commonly measured in food and… <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n\n
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Upcoming events including conferences, workshops, meetings, and trainings related to food packaging and health. See all<\/a><\/p>\t\n \n \n <\/div> \t\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n

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