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💡 We are a non-profit foundation making scientific facts and expert opinions about food packaging and health accessible and understandable to all. 🔗 Website: https://foodpackagingforum.org 📚 Free resources: https://linktr.ee/foodpackagingforum

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CHEM Trust @chemtrust.bsky.social · 8d

📝 The latest edition of Food for Thought features an interview with the @foodpackagingforum.org about their work, including their concerns about harmful chemicals in #FoodContactMaterials, and the measures needed to ensure safe and sustainable FCMs.

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · 11d

European reuse sector calls for the introduction of a dedicated label to indicate the reusability of packaging under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation ⬇️

Umbrella statement on establishing a reuse symbol under the PPWR | Food Packaging Forum

Statement by European reuse sector calls for harmonized reuse symbol for packaging under Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR); includes clear criteria to prevent misuse; European…

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · 14d

California lawmakers approve Senate Bill 682 banning PFAS in food packaging by 2028, cookware by 2030 ⬇️

California to ban PFAS in food packaging and cookware | Food Packaging Forum

California lawmakers approve bill to ban PFAS in food packaging by 2028, cookware by 2030; Governor Gavin Newsom expected to sign by October 12

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · 21d

Study using machine learning finds widely used plastic chemicals can interfere with a major biological pathway ⬇️

Widely used plastic chemicals activate retinoid-X-receptor, scientists find | Food Packaging Forum

Study combines in silico, in vitro, and in vivo methods to identify food contact chemicals interfering with retinoid-X-receptor (RXR), potentially leading to adverse biological outcomes by endocrine…

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 22d

We've received overwhelming demand for our webinar on #packaging #standards

We've now made more spaces available - register today!

Join experts from @ecos.ngo, @foodpackagingforum.org, The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse (PR3), and New Reuse Alliance

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ECOS @ecos.ngo · Sep 3

💻 Join us on 2 October to learn more about the standardisation process and hear from #experts about best practices and recent developments as we discuss solutions for #packaging minimisation, #refill, and #reuse. #PPWR

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Workshop | Packaging minimisation, refill, and reuse standards - ECOS

Join us online to discuss solutions for packaging minimisation, refill, and reuse - including standards.

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · 22d

The Bangladesh Food Safety Authority issues a draft food contact material (FCM) regulation that includes mandatory requirements for all FCMs ⬇️

Bangladesh proposes new food contact regulation | Food Packaging Forum

Bangladesh Food Safety Authority issues draft food contact material (FCM) regulation; includes mandatory requirements for all FCMs, any standards not specified by Bangladesh should follow standards…

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · 23d

Items related to food contact in the the Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy document include GRAS reform, removing harmful chemicals from the food supply, and microplastics ⬇️

White House publishes strategy to address childhood chronic disease in the US | Food Packaging Forum

MAHA Commission plan outlines over 120 initiatives; items related to food contact include GRAS reform, removing harmful chemicals from the food supply, microplastics; agencies to expand research on…

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · Sep 9

@echa.europa.eu has published an updated PFAS restriction proposal draft. Learn more about the details and the way forward ⬇️

ECHA publishes updated PFAS restriction proposal | Food Packaging Forum

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) updates PFAS restriction proposal following public consultation; does not include major exceptions or derogations regarding food contact materials; aims to complete…

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · Sep 9

The General Court of the European Union upholds @echa.europa.eu’s decision to identify melamine as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) ⬇️

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EU court rules to uphold melamine as SVHC | Food Packaging Forum

Legal challenge to the European Chemicals Agency's (ECHA) identification of melamine as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) rejected by General Court of the European Union; Melamine was…

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · Sep 5

Scientists investigated the safety of BPA and 26 alternatives, and they found that many BPA replacements are regrettable substitutions ⬇️

Alternatives to BPA are mostly not safer, scientists find | Food Packaging Forum

In vitro study compares bisphenol A and 26 alternatives for their hazard potential using a battery of biological assays; suggests many BPA alternatives are regrettable substitutes; identifies…

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · Sep 3

Scientists estimate that 356,238 global deaths in 2018 were associated with DEHP exposure. That is equivalent to 13.5% of all premature cardiovascular deaths among persons aged 55–64 years. Most deaths occurred in South Asia, the Middle East, and East Asia. ⬇️

Scientists link phthalate exposure to cardiovascular mortality | Food Packaging Forum

First global estimate of premature cardiovascular mortality due to phthalates; finds di-2-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) exposure contributed globally to 356,238 deaths in 2018 among people aged 55-64;…

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · Jul 31

The European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu published its annual report on emerging risks and horizon scanning activities ⬇️

EFSA publishes report on emerging risks in the food system | Food Packaging Forum

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) annual report identifies gluten-containing biodegradable materials as one of seven emerging risks; three other issues about food packaging marked as possible…

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · Jul 30

Our Brand and Retailer Initiatives Database (BRID) tracks companies’ and brands’ commitments related to packaging sustainability. And it just received a new filter for lowered ambitions. Check it out ⬇️

BRID dashboard now includes filter for lowered ambitions | Food Packaging Forum

The Food Packaging Forum’s Brand and Retailer Initiatives Database (BRID) now has the feature to filter for actions that have been rescinded or scaled back; as of July 2025, nearly 200 actions are…

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · Jul 29

Learn about 2025 regulatory and waste management FCM updates in Europe ⬇️

2025 regulatory and waste management updates from Europe | Food Packaging Forum

Changes in the deposit return schemes in Ireland, Moldova, and Romania; modification in single-use plastic fees in Germany and the Netherlands; food contact material regulation updates in Denmark and…

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · Jul 25

Group of international PFAS experts publish statement on the definition of PFAS ⬇️

Scientists concerned over alternative PFAS definitions | Food Packaging Forum

Group of international PFAS experts publish statement on the definition of PFAS; concerned over new alternative industry definitions; launch sign-on campaign to support their statement

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · Jul 24

Learn about 2025 regulatory and waste management FCM updates by US states ⬇️

2025 regulatory and waste management updates from US States | Food Packaging Forum

About one third of US states have taken regulatory action pertaining to food contact chemicals, materials, and/or articles in 2025; predominantly (i) phase-outs of PFAS in packaging and cookware,…

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · Jul 23

Experts provide clear steps on how the US FDA can prevent unsafe ingredients from getting into food products ⬇️

How the US FDA can improve food safety | Food Packaging Forum

Environmental Defense Fund outlines reasons for the presence of unreviewed and unsafe ingredients in US food products; recommends Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revoke unsafe ingredient…

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · Jul 22

An article published in @nature.com provides an overview of all chemicals that can be present in plastics and their properties, uses, and hazards ⬇️

More than 16,000 chemicals present in plastic - Nature study finds | Food Packaging Forum

Scientists publish systematically compiled overview on the properties, uses, and hazards of plastic chemicals; more than ¼ of the 16,325 plastic chemicals are of concern; recommend safer chemicals,…

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · Jul 21

Switzerland bans bisphenol A (BPA), other harmful bisphenols, and harmful bisphenol derivatives in food contact materials ⬇️

Switzerland bans BPA and other hazardous bisphenols in food contact materials | Food Packaging Forum

Switzerland bans bisphenol A (BPA), other harmful bisphenols and harmful bisphenol derivatives in food contact materials; some bisphenols including bisphenol M and P not covered by current…

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · Jul 18

Switzerland is amending some of its packaging ordinances with the intention of supporting a more circular economy ⬇️

Switzerland preparing to give its packaging rules a circular-economy overhaul | Food Packaging Forum

Swiss Federal Council amending the nation’s Ordinance on the Prevention and Disposal of Waste, and replacing the Ordinance on Beverage Packaging with a new Regulation on Packaging that covers all…

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · Jul 17

Learn about 2025 regulatory and waste management updates from South America ⬇️

2025 regulatory and waste management updates from South America | Food Packaging Forum

South American trade bloc MERCOSUR amends several food contact related regulations; Chile continues to develop its REACH-like chemicals management system, hazardous substances for non-industrial use…

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · Jun 25

Our new study shows that plastic packaging & other food contact articles are a source of micro- & nanoplastics in food. The data is accessible in a dashboard.

➡️ Read the publication: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
➡️ Access the dashboard: foodpackagingforum.org/mino

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Video abstract: Food contact articles as source of micro- and nanoplastics

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · Jun 25

Study points out that current chemicals management approach is not fully protective of human and environmental health and introduces concept of shaping consumer behavior as complementary approach ⬇️

Exploring the role of consumer behavior in chemical management | Food Packaging Forum

Scientists point out that current chemicals management approach, centered around industry, is not fully protective of human and environmental health; introduce the concept of shaping consumer…

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · Jun 23

Learn about 2025 regulatory and waste management updates from Africa and the Middle East ⬇️

2025 regulatory and waste management updates from Africa and the Middle East | Food Packaging Forum

East Africa Community trading bloc announces several new standards; Egypt, Kenya implement extended producer responsibility schemes; Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Dubai implement various single use…

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Food Packaging Forum @foodpackagingforum.org · Jun 19

Learn about 2025 regulatory and waste management updates from south and southeast Asia ⬇️

2025 regulatory and waste management updates from south and southeast Asia | Food Packaging Forum

India accepting comments on revised guide of suitability of plastics for packaging guide, approves recycled PET for food contact; Indonesia mandating new paper and paperboard standard, updated FCM…

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