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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a risk assessment of bisphenol A (BPA), used in food...
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Dow introduces new packaging adhesives, coatings resins
US-based Dow Chemical has introduced a range of new coatings resins and adhesives for packaging manufacturers to improve their...
EcoLogic to supply additives for Masterpiece Cookies containers
US-based Masterpiece Cookies has selected EcoLogic's Eco-One additives to improve the biodegradation of plastic containers for its cookie dough, produced for them by...
ECHA releases EU chemicals inventory for safer labelling
The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has published its first EU Classification and Labelling Inventory (C&L), classifying all chemical substances used in the region and listing potentially...
Study: packaging chemicals may lower vaccine response in children
The exposure of children to chemicals used in food packaging can weaken the ability of vaccination jabs to protect young children, a recent report has...
Specialty Minerals launches antiblock additives for plastic packaging
Specialty Minerals has launched two new antiblock additives for use in plastic film and bag...
Eastman introduces light-blocking resin for shrink film
US-based Eastman Chemical has launched a new light-blocking resin for shrink film, which it claims will preserve products, reduce packaging resin usage and boost on-shelf...
Canned food leads to rise in BPA levels: study
A new study has found that daily day consumption of canned food items may lead to the rise of compound bisphenol A (BPA) levels in...