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BPA or bisphenol A has long been known to harm human and wildlife health by interfering with the endocrine system. European-wide studies show that people are constantly exposed to BPA. Health effects linked to the chemical are extensive, including chronic diseases such as breast and prostate cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Chronic diseases (also known … CHEM Trust: UK committee recommends protective value for BPA 1000 times higher than the EU

A new CHEM Trust briefing, Non-harmonised FCM laws – a reason for concern, highlights the chaotic situation of legislation on food contact materials (FCMs) in the EU. Harmonised legislation, including restrictions on harmful substances, exists for four types of materialsat the EU level; active and intelligent materials, plastics (incl. recycled plastics), cellulose film and ceramics. … Non-harmonised FCM laws – a reason for concern

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical that has long been known to harm human and wildlife health by interfering with our sensitive endocrine system. Exposure to BPA is connected to extensive health impacts, including harmful effects on the immune system, chronic diseases such as breast and prostate cancer, and developmental disorders like ADHD and autism. … The UK’s approach to bisphenols in food packaging isn’t cutting the mustard

Update: On 19th December, the regulation restricting the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other hazardous bisphenols in food contact materials was adopted by the European Commission. Read more here. Antonia Reihlen from CHEM Trust said: “The ban on BPA and other hazardous bisphenols in food contact materials is a great step forward in the protection … CHEM Trust: The ban on bisphenols in food contact materials is a great win for human health

Brussels, 06 June 2022 Malte Gallée, MEP pushed for the need to “focus on reusable options” and pollutant-free materials as key to guarantee safety in food packaging. This call for long-lasting, safe packaging solutions was made as part of Zero Waste Europe’s “What we need to ensure the safety of food packaging” event, held yesterday … Zero Waste Europe: Malte Gallée, MEP calls for “a focus on reusable options” at Zero Waste Europe’s food packaging event

A new peer-reviewed study published by the Food Packaging Forum and others has found that food contact materials could contain up to 388 harmful chemicals, which should be phased out urgently. The study, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, identifies 388 Food Contact Chemicals of Concern (FCCoC) that could be used in food contact materials. Of these 388: 352 … CHEM Trust: New study identifies hundreds of harmful chemicals used in food contact materials