New research has revealed harmful bisphenols in pizza takeout boxes. In many cases, the bisphenols were found to migrate into pizzas. The German consumer protection group ÖKO-TEST bought ten pizza boxes, half from well-known pizza delivery services or restaurant chains, and half from online or wholesale retailers. They tested the boxes for bisphenol A (BPA) … CHEM Trust: Harmful Chemicals Found in Pizza Boxes
The European Commission in December 2024 adopted a ban on the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials. The ban means that BPA will not be allowed in products that come into contact with food or drink, such as the coating on metal cans, reusable plastic drink bottles, water distribution coolers and other … HEAL: A BPA ban in food contact materials is good news for health – but further restrictions of bisphenols in other consumer products needed
A new study examined plastic drinking bottles across Europe and found that over half released DiBP, an endocrine-disrupting chemical. The study, conducted by organisations across Europe, including the Danish Consumer Council THINK Chemicals, analysed plastic drinking bottles purchased from five European countries. Thirty-nine bottles were purchased from shops in the Netherlands, Denmark, the Czech Republic, … CHEM Trust: New Study Finds Toxic Chemical Leaching from Children’s Drinking Bottles
A new study from the Food Packaging Forum has revealed that chemicals linked to the development of breast cancer have been found in food contact materials available around the world, including in the EU. The authors of the study, which was published in Frontiers in Toxicology, compared a list of potentially breast cancer-causing chemicals with … CHEM Trust: Chemicals Linked to Breast Cancer Are Being Used in Food Packaging
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have advised consumers to dispose of plastic food containers and utensils containing bamboo, due to concerns over health impacts. The agencies reiterated their requirement for businesses to stop selling the products. Do you have a bamboo-containing re-useable cup? New findings suggest these products may … CHEM Trust: Consumers Advised to Stop Using Plastic Food Contact Materials Containing Bamboo
A new US study has found that the consumption of common foods and beverages such as coffee, eggs, and white rice could be linked to higher levels of PFAS in pregnant women. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a family of over 10,000 highly persistent chemicals. Because they do not break down easily in the … CHEM Trust: New Study Links Consumption of Coffee and Eggs with Higher Levels of PFAS in the Body
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on their proposal to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other hazardous bisphenols in certain food contact materials (FCMs). BPA is the most well-known and commonly used bisphenol, which are chemicals that are widely used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and resins, including in … CHEM Trust: EU Commission publishes proposal to ban BPA in certain Food Contact Materials
Last week marked one year since the European Commission opened the public consultation on the revision of EU Food Contact Materials (FCM) legislation. While the revision proposal is yet to be published, responses to the consultation demonstrate that there is wide-ranging support for action to address hazardous chemicals in FCMs. Over 12,000 substances have been … CHEM Trust: Consultation responses highlight support to address harmful chemicals in Food Contact Materials
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that the health of people in all age groups, including young children, is at risk from bisphenol A (BPA) in their diets. BPA is widely used in the production of plastics, such as those used in food packaging and reusable bottles, and in the linings of food … CHEM Trust: People in all age groups are at risk from BPA in their diet
Today, BEUC – the European Consumer Organisation – published the results of a survey investigating consumer’s attitudes towards food packaging, and exploring their experiences, behaviours, and awareness of food packaging -related health risks. The results show that most of the consumers surveyed are worried about the impact of chemicals presents in food packaging and kitchenware … CHEM Trust: New survey highlights consumer concerns over chemicals in food packaging
