NGR

K 2022: EFSA, FDA food contact approval for rPET from LSP process

PLASTICS AND HEALTH

European food watchdog EFSA finds BPA to have “no health risk” / Study may weaken France's push for reclassification / REACH administrator ECHA also in the game

ADDIVANT

Liquid phosphite antioxidant receives FDA clearance for food contact / Increases processing productivity and colour protection

MEREDIAN

Pilot success indicates potential for commercial production of biodegradable plastics

PLASTICS AND HEALTH

EFSA says BPA a potential threat but risks manageable / Recommended daily dose temporarily lowered / Draft opinion open for consultation / PlasticsEurope sees its position vindicated

YEAR IN REVIEW

Life is a roller coaster ride, the European plastics industry finds again in 2012 / Forces majeures and consolidation / North-South profitability gap grows as the shadow of Middle East and China shrinks

SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA

Addition to range of PEEK medical resins / FDA approval for implants made in radio visible material

ARTENIUS

Fast reheat PET resin can save up to 20% of energy usage in production

PLASTICS AND HEALTH

FDA declines again to move on BPA / Cites need for further studies / Health advocates critical

BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE

Three new medical TPUs introduced

PLASTICS AND HEALTH

New FDA-assisted study finds low levels of BPA in cans / Other US research finds more

PLASTICS AND HEALTH

European food safety agency won't change its verdict on BPA / “No new evidence” found

BASF

Additive system optimises rotational sintering process / Energy savings and improved quality

PLASTICS AND HEALTH

New studies on bisphenol A draw comment / EPA unsure / EFSA to review its recommendations