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WHO report on microplastics in drinking water
WebThe World Health Organization (WHO) published a report on August 22, 2019, investigating human exposure to microplastics in drinking water and their potential health impacts. The report bases its analysis on 50 studies reporting microplastic concentrations in drinking water or its freshwater sources, and it summarizes human …
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Microplastic exposure through drinking cups and human health …
WebTwo recent scientific studies assessed human exposure to plastic particles by consumption from disposable drinking cups and another two studies analyzed the potential associated health impact. In an article published on September 9, 2022, in the journal Science of the Total Environment, Huier Chen and co-authors from China Jiliang …
Microplastics and human health: knowns and unknowns
WebOn 12 February 2021, the scientific peer-reviewed journal Science published an article in its Toxicology section, entitled “Microplastics and human health.” Written by scientists Dick Vethaak and Juliette Legler, the publication discusses knowledge gaps regarding the human health impacts of microplastics. The authors highlight as especially problematic the lack …
Report outlines how plastic production harms human health, …
WebOn March 21, 2023, the Minderoo-Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health published a report in the Annals of Global Health summarizing impacts from all stages of the plastics supply chain on human health, environmental health, and the economy. With over 10,000 substances known to be used intentionally in plastic products (FPF reported) the …
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WHO: Environmental risk factors and noncommunicable diseases
WebIn an article published on September 27, 2017, the non-government organization Health and Environmental Alliance (HEAL) informed about the new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) in September 2017. The WHO’s report, titled “Preventing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) by reducing environmental risk …
World Health Assembly adopts resolution on chemicals, waste, …
WebOn May 24, 2023, nations at the 76 th meeting of the World Health Assembly, adopted a resolution on “the impacts of chemicals, waste, and pollution on human health.” Among other things, the resolution calls upon Member States to “[scale] up work on plastics and health to enable better information of the potential human health impacts associated …
A novel concept for improved safety assessment of FCMs guided …
WebOn September 26, 2023, an international team of over 20 scientists, led by Food Packaging Forum (FPF) director Jane Muncke shared a new vision to work toward a world where food contact materials are free from hazardous and untested chemicals. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Environment International, the collaborative effort from scientists of …
Studies report on bisphenol exposure and health effects
WebFour scientific articles analyze and discuss exposure to bisphenol A (BPA, CAS 80-05-7) and its analogues as well as potential associated health risks, e.g., on the cardiovascular system. In a review article published on March 31, 2022, in the journal Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management, John N. Hahladakis from Qatar …
Report finds harmful chemicals widespread in packaged and …
WebOn January 4, 2024, Consumer Reports (CR) published a report investigating the presence of plastic chemicals in U.S. packaged foods. The study found that bisphenol A (BPA, 80-05-7) and phthalates are widespread in processed and packaged foods, even those labeled as organic. Both chemicals have been linked to a number of health problems, including …
US EPA publishes final toxicity assessment for GenX chemicals
WebOn October 25, 2021, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final human health toxicity assessment for two substances known as “GenX chemicals.” The assessment determined a reference dose for hexafluoropropylene oxide (HFPO) dimer acid (CAS 13252-13-6) and its ammonium salt (CAS 62037-80-3) of 3 ng/kg body weight/day. …
Food Packaging Regulation in the US Food Packaging Forum
WebMostly, food contact materials (FCM) are regulated in the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) under Title 21 on food and drugs, Part 176-186 ( 21 C.F.R. Parts 174-186) and further fall under specific regulations depending on their use. Clearance for food contact materials is required for those that are considered additives, also referred to as
EDCs in plastics cost the US $250 billion in healthcare annually
WebScientists calculate US health care costs caused by a well-studied subset of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in plastics; estimate exposure cost $250 billion in 2018, equivalent to 1.22% of Gross Domestic Product; recommend addressing chemicals of concern in global plastics treaty to reduce disease burden and costs.
Chemicals associated with plastic packaging
WebThe scientists compiled a database of Chemicals associated with Plastic Packaging ( CPPdb) and ranked human health and environmental hazards of these chemicals. The CPPdb covers both food and non-food packaging. It currently contains 906 chemicals likely associated with plastic packaging and 3377 chemicals that are possibly …
Updated risk assessment highlights the need for stricter regulation …
WebOn September 13, 2023, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) released an updated risk assessment on mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOHs) in food. MOHs are mainly categorized into mineral oil-saturated hydrocarbon (MOSH) and mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbon (MOAH). The primary findings were that MOSH “very likely… does not raise concerns for …
Studies assess composition and safety of chemicals in recycled HDPE
WebIn the ambition to reduce plastic waste, by 2025 at least 55% of plastic packaging should be recycled in the EU (FPF reported).In September 2022, the European Commission officially adopted the new regulation on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, (EU) 2022/1616, which came into effect in …
Natural Resources Defense Council sues US FDA for failing to …
WebThe 2nd U.S Circuit of Appeals in New York, US reinstated a lawsuit filed by the Natural Resources Defence Council against the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The court concluded that triclosan was potentially dangerous and that the US FDA had allowed the substance to enter the market without previous safety confirmation. …
PFAS research snapshot Q4 2023: presence, migration, health …
WebPFAS research snapshot Q4 2023: presence, migration, health concerns, and regrettable substitution. Scientists detect two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in plastic food storage bags; study assesses PFAS in 119 single-use food packaging and tableware samples from around the world and detectes PFAS in 54%; two reviews raise …
Japan updates food contact materials positive list
WebIn late 2023, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare (MHLW) published a revised version of its positive list of substances for use in food contact materials (FCMs) available in both Japanese and English. The positive list is divided into three documents: polymers, additives, and essential monomers each with relevant details including …
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