Changes in labelling and packaging can help consumers avoid toxins that are hidden in common products

According to a recent study that was published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, pregnant women who were exposed to numerous phthalates (pronounce thal-ates) have a higher chance of giving birth prematurely.

Phthalates can also be found in food packaging, detergents, furniture, flooring, ...

This can assist in removing chemicals from food packaging

There has been a lot of action in recent months to improve food packaging safety. Regarding the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their packaging, Burger King and McDonald's were the targets of lawsuits. Additionally, governments all around the United States and nations in the Eur...

Global Zero Waste Packaging Market Was Valued at US$ 1439.23 Mn in 2021, Growing at An Estimated CAGR of 9.87% Over the Forecast Period

Right from several countries banning the single-use plastics to increased awareness among people to save the planet is contributing for the growth of the zero waste packaging marke...

Europe Prepares Itself for PFAS-Free Packaging

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) also known as forever chemicals are widely used in food packaging and fire-fighting foam. They get their name “forever” from the fact that they have very strong bonds that do not break easily, hence, these chemicals stay in the envi...

SCG Showcases Sustainable and Innovative Materials for Construction

SCG has been successful in showcasing its sustainable and innovative construction materials, packaging solutions, and chemicals to multiple businesses leads at the Thailand Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020. The SCG booth was appreciated greatly by entrepreneurs visiting the pavilion.

It host...

Scientists Develop Smart Food Packaging in Singapore

A collaboration between scientists from Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University and United States’ Harvard University has led to the development of a smart food packaging material. The Developed material is biodegradable and kills harmful microbes. Scientists have also claimed th...

Global Flexible Plastic Packaging Coating Market is expected to grow at CAGR 3.4% by

Rising focus on sustainable solutions by plastic film suppliers and converters is expected to drive the demand of flexible plastic packaging coating market. Aforementioned factors and launches of novel methods by the market participants has the aided the demand of the overall industry in the rece...

UFLEX CHEMICALS BUSINESS SECURES INDIA PATENT

HIGHLIGHTS

• UFlex Chemicals business has secured India patent.
• UFlez Chemicals has patented the process to derive Epoxy Ester resin.

In accordance with the provisions of the Patents Act, 1970, the chemicals business of UFlex has secur...

CHINA DETECTS CORONAVIRUS INSTANCES ON BEEF AND PACKAGING FOIL FROM NEW ZEALAND AND ARGENTINA

• The Chinese city of Jinan had made a claim over the weekend that it had detected coronavirus on beef and the outer packaging from Brazil, Bolivia and New Zealand, while two other district capitals detected it on packaging on pork from Argentina.
• China is escalating tests on fro...

CATALENT BUYS PACKAGING FACILITY IN JAPAN

HIGHLIGHTS

• Somerset-based Catalent has purchased a packaging facility from Teva-Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
• The packaging facility is located in Minakuchi, Japan.
• The new facility will serve biotech companies and pharmaceuticals companies.
...

CHICAGO MEAT PACKAGING FACILITY REPORT 20 COVID CASES: EMPLOYEES SAY THERE ARE MORE

Highlights:

• The Rose packaging is a an old meat packaging facility
• Reportedly has 21 positive cases
• Employees say the number is more and they have grievances as safety measures are not adequately met with

A century-old meat packaging facil...

SCIENTISTS WARN FLAWED CHEMICAL REGULATION IN PACKAGING THREATEN HUMAN HEALTH

Highlights:

• Through recent studies, scientists pointed to critical gaps in information needed to safeguard public health and assess risks.

• Based on their analysis of close to 1,200 reviewed studies, scientists warn the current safety assessments ...

Reducing food consumption in aluminum packaging can reduce potential health risks

Studies have shown the potential health risks may decrease by decreasing food consumption kept in Aluminum packaging. High levels of aluminum compounds can cause neurotoxic disorders in development, as well as damage to the kidneys, liver, and bones. Therefore, people have compared the inputs of ...

DUBAI RETAIL / F&B PARTNERS REDUCTION DRASTIC PLASTIC USE

In just over 3 weeks’ time, plastic cutlery, drinking straws, portable food packaging, and polyethylene luggage can begin to disappear from cafés, restaurants, and retailers at Dubai International Airport (DXB...

Plastics and packaging – whether important changes can be made

For food packaging and medical applications, plastic played a role in upholding safety standards and can reduce carbon emissions as it is thinner and longer lasting than steel. The use and misuse of single-use plastics have, nevertheless, hit a key point. The planet has been conscious of its envi...

Plastic Packaging’s Beer Print Shrinked By Molson Coors

The brewer talks property packaging methods and techniques together with 3-layer plastic bottles, paper sleeve cartons, fiber-based multipack rings and additional.

Molson Coors production Co. introduced in August a collection of latest world packaging goals to scale back plastics in its...

Global Pharmaceutical glass packaging in the Netherlands

In the Pharmaceutical industry, there are various verticals, and one of the minor vertical is the Global pharmaceutical glass packaging market. The market of Pharmaceutical and glass industry state leaders by exploring the various competitive industries which have the potential to break and enter...

New packaging tech on the way

The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most famous ones and it is one of the industries that does not fail at recession which is the most important highlight of the pharmaceutical world. But there are issues that the industry faces.

As the environment deteriorates the packing trends ...

FMCG packing issue solved

The FMCG sector of India is all the rage these days and we are seeing a rising trend in the companies that are turning to FMCG for more profits and as this demand increases the amount of concerns for the impact of FMCG on the environment also increases

As the growing concern is mounting...

Clean good are the future

As the demand for the consumer good is increasing it also having a change it its trends and these trends are a major concern for the manufacturing companies and the consumer goods are now being demanded to made more on plant based materials and especially the edible ones have this plant based pre...