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Food Packaging Forum – The Food Packaging Forum makes scientific facts and expert opinions about food packaging health accessible and understandable to allFood Packaging Forum – The Food Packaging Forum makes scientific facts and expert opinions about food packaging health accessible and understandable to all Toggle navigation */ ?> Home News Resources Crash Course Fact Sheets Food Packaging and Human Health Reuse Food Packaging Materials Food Packaging and Recycling Databases Food Contact Chemicals Database FCCmigex Database FCChumon Database Brand & Retailer Database Research Projects FCCH Project UP Scorecard AURORA Project HCPP Project Publications Dossiers Peer-Reviewed Papers Book Chapters Fact Bites Talks & Presentations Food Packaging & Health Events Calendar Consultations Workshops Presentations About About Us Contact Us Foundation Board Scientific Advisory Board Funding Office Team Birgit Geueke Etienne Cabane Heike Mackenbach Helene Wiesinger Jane Muncke Joel Scheuchzer Justin Boucher Lindsey Parkinson Lisa Zimmermann Media Coverage Food contact chemicals found in human samples Food Packaging Forum publishes new systematic evidence map (FCChumon); 3,601 FCCs have evidence of presence in humans, including chemicals with hazardous properties Read more Symposium on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals The Food Packaging Forum is co-organizing an EDC symposium with ETH Zürich on October 28, 2024 – Register now! Read more Systematic evidence map of PFAS 68 PFAS have been directly measured in packaging or other FCMs; only 39 of the PFAS have testing data to check for hazards Read more 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   Read more A vision for safer food contact materials Scientists present a novel conceptual approach to move beyond current risk assessment procedures for food contact materials Read more FPF Workshop 2023 Watch the recordings of the expert presentations given during our 11th annual workshop on September 28, 2023! Read more Focus on reusable plastic food contact materials Scientific article reviews hazardous and untested chemicals in reusable and recycled food contact plastics Read more 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 Read more Food Contact Chemicals of Concern Scientific study highlights 388 food contact chemicals that are harmful according to EU’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Read more 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 Read more Fact sheet on bioplastics Biodegradable and bio-based food packaging is growing more popular; fact sheet addresses common questions and mix-ups Read more Scientific study on phthalates Finds currently set regulatory limits for exposure to phthalates may not sufficiently protect human health Read more Putting the CSS into Action Watch recordings of our webinars on opportunities and challenges under the new EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) Read more Brand & Retailer Initiatives Database FPF launches database of food brand and retailer packaging initiatives and commitments Read more Latest News September 17, 2024 New FPF study and database: Food contact chemicals in humans New research from the Food Packaging Forum looks at food contact chemicals (FCCs) that have been detected in humans; compares known FCCs with human biomonitoring programs, metabolome/exposome databases and the scientific literature; 3,601 FCCs have evidence of presence in humans, including chemicals with hazardous properties; comes with interactive dashboard to browse all data September 13, 2024 REACH regulation under scrutiny European Commission acknowledges unfeasible deadlines; responds to European Ombudsman inquiry about efficiency and transparency concerns; Commission president intends to simplify REACH September 2, 2024 EFSA updates criteria for evaluating PET recycling processes European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) updates its guidelines for assessing PET recycling processes for materials intended for food contact; applicants must include information on collection, pre-processing, decontamination, post-processing, and intended use; potential dietary exposure of contaminants must not exceed 0.0025 μg/kg body weight per day August 29, 2024 Experts question US FDA’s safety assessment of recycled plastics Environmental Health News reports on process to approve recycled plastic products for food contact; researchers quoted in the article argue that the approach is insufficient; more thorough testing and safety assessments needed August 28, 2024 US FDA developing post-market assessment process for chemicals in food U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) developing assessment process for chemicals already on the market; covers food and color additives, generally recognized as safe (GRAS) substances, food contact chemicals, and non-intentionally added substances; process will be structured based on risk, divided into ‘focused’ and ‘comprehensive’ assessments; informational meeting on the proposal September 25, 2024; public comment period until December 6, 2024 August 23, 2024 Recent studies show that MNPs can negatively impact reproductive health Studies confirm micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in human endometrial tissue, amniotic fluid, placentas, and feces of pregnant people; MNP presence in the endometrium is linked with recurrent miscarriages in humans, apoptosis in organoids, and reduced fertility in mice; higher MNPs exposure from seafood and bottled water consumption August 23, 2024 Companies lack effective strategies to combat plastic pollution, report finds Report by the World Benchmarking Alliance assesses companies’ measures to protect the environment; many companies do not follow through on commitments; finds lack of action to reduce plastic waste August 21, 2024 Updated safety guidelines for metals used in food contact European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare updates guidance document on metals and alloys used for food contact; sets updated Specific Release Limits; assesses safety of various metals based on scientific evidence; emphasizes need for collaboration between stakeholders to minimize health risks from released substances Food Packaging & Health Regrettable substitution & the precautionary principle When chemicals are assessed and regulated individually, the ones found… Plastic recycling Plastic recycling processes, regulations, market data and safety issues addressed Bioassays Rapid and cost-effective non-animal-based in vitro bioassays can be used… Circular economy A circular economy seeks to maintain the value of products… Microplastics Microplastics are an invisible form of plastic pollution; effects on… Migration modeling Mathematical modeling of chemical migration from food packaging into food… Non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) NIAS occur in all types of food contact materials, are… Mineral oil hydrocarbons Mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOHs) are commonly measured in food and… Upcoming Events Upcoming events including conferences, workshops, meetings, and trainings related to food packaging and health. See all Search Search for: Dossiers 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. Read more The Food Packaging Forum Foundation 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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