The packaging of food is crucial to its safe and effective delivery from farm and factory to fork. But the food contact materials (FCM) used and their composition have, in recent years, become an increasing source of concern, not least because products such as cookware and food packaging can contain types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs).
Concerns over the chemicals that go into FCMs has led to a flurry of regulatory action, much of it piecemeal and some overarching. As the leading provider of intelligence and insight in chemicals management, Chemical Watch has extensive experience in monitoring FCM regulatory developments across jurisdictions, keeping product safety professionals up to date through:
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The content below includes a selection of articles available to members of Chemical Watch, some of which are accessible to free members.
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Special Chemical Watch podcast: US PFAS product regulations
10 August 2021
In this special edition of the Chemical Watch podcast, North America reporter Julia John is joined by a guest panel to discuss the latest PFAS developments and restrictions across US states, including Washington State’s prohibition of PFASs in food packaging.
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Focus on PFASs: Vermont passes toughest restrictions, NGOs target fast food brands
27 May 2021
In this episode of the Chemical Watch news podcast, hear more about renewed calls in europe for fast food giants, including McDonald’s and KFC, to phase the use of PFASs in takeaway food packaging, after an NGO investigation found widespread intentional use in the EU; and the European Commission’s revision of FCM legislation.
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27 October 2022
Possible carcinogenic effect via increased thyroid hormone levels
Plastics group, ACC say agency should deny petition to restrict chemical in FCMs
21 September 2022
15 September 2022
Wait continues for disclosure proposal ahead of 1 January effective date
Lawsuit seeks declaration that company products do not require warning
08 September 2022
17-18 APRIL 2023 | BRUSSELS + VIRTUAL
Food Contact Regulations Europe 2023
This annual conference brings together a team of outstanding speakers from Europe to offer the latest developments in EU legislation regarding food contact materials.
During this two-day event, you will get updates on regulatory developments and hear more on substance specific issues and sustainability. Join us for expert guidance from regulators, specialist consultants, and industry.
