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New briefing from @zerowasteeurope sets out recommendations to achieve #ToxicFree and future-proof packaging – including a comprehensive revision of EU #FoodContactMaterial legislation
It’s time for #ToxicFreeFoodPackaging in the EU
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Our #FoodPackaging needs to be safe ❗️
This means it must be free from harmful #chemicals
New briefing from @zerowasteeurope outlines their recommendations to achieve #ToxicFree packaging
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#BisphenolA is an #EndocrineDisruptor linked to some cancers, heart disease and reproductive disorders.
The #EDCFree coalition sent a letter to 🇪🇺 Commissioners, calling for urgent measures to reduce the levels of #BPA that EU citizens are exposed to.
📨 bit.ly/3OmtRSV
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1,000 days after the European Commission pledged to ban the most harmful #chemicals from consumer products we still await action!
This is despite 'alarmingly high' levels of toxins found in EU citizen blood samples.
We need action now!
Read More: buff.ly/3pyWOBu
🆕 briefing from @zerowasteeurope highlights the need to address hazardous #chemicals in #FoodPackaging and other materials.
They call for a harmonised legislative approach – read their other recommendations here ⬇️ buff.ly/44Ec0fs
ToxicFreePackaging retweeted
There are so many pieces of EU legislation touching upon the issue of toxic #chemicals in our #foodpackaging… but they're neither aligned nor harmonised 😡
Let's ensure consistency across all food packaging 🍟- time to put #safetyfirst!
New briefing: zurl.co/xNmB
ToxicFreePackaging retweeted
#BisphenolA is an #EndocrineDisruptor and has been linked to some types of cancers, heart disease & reproductive disorders.
Consumers can be exposed via products like plastic bottles, food, beverage cans and other #FoodPackaging.
Read more at bit.ly/3BCd72K #EDCFree
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To ensure that #reuse delivers on its promises, we call on #EU policy makers working on #PPWR to include:
1. Performance parameters for reuse systems
2. Economic incentives
3. Legal certainty that allow for economies of scale
Our #policy recommendations: zurl.co/ihZX
ALT Visual with cover from the new ZWE paper "Policy recommendations for efficient and economically viable reuse packaging systems".
Harmful #chemicals in #FoodContactMaterials can:
🙍 Enter our bodies
🍃 Enter the environment
⚠️ Hinder the circular economy
It's time for #ToxicFreeFoodPackaging in the EU
Learn more on our website: buff.ly/3AEXTuB
@HealthandEnv @zerowasteeurope @EDCFree
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👋 The latest #EDCFree newsletter is here!
Check out #news and updates from our coalition members and partners working on #EndocrineDisruptors, #pesticides, #ToxicFreePackaging and more.
👉 bit.ly/44smuhX
ToxicFreePackaging retweeted
👀 Read now about the latest news on harmful chemicals in #FoodContactMaterials and #FoodPackaging.
👉 June edition of the Food for Thought newsletter is here: bit.ly/3XhjWRj
#EDCFree
⚡ The June edition of the Food for Thought newsletter is here!
👀 Read up about the latest news on harmful chemicals in #FoodContactMaterials and #FoodPackaging.
👉 bit.ly/3XhjWRj
#ToxicFreePackaging #EDCFree
ToxicFreePackaging retweeted
⚡ The June edition of the Food for Thought newsletter is here!
👀 Read up about the latest news on harmful chemicals in #FoodContactMaterials and #FoodPackaging.
👉 bit.ly/3XhjWRj
#ToxicFreePackaging #EDCFree
Harmful chemicals can be present in the #foodpackaging and other #FoodContactMaterials we use daily
It’s time for #ToxicFreeFoodPackaging in the EU
Learn more on our website: buff.ly/3AEXTuB
What are #FoodContactMaterials?
How are they regulated in the #EU?
Got questions about harmful chemicals in #FoodPackaging? - learn more on our website ➡️ buff.ly/40d4bdN
In Europe alone, thousands of chemicals can be used in #FoodPackaging and other #FoodContactMaterials
Some of these chemicals are known to be harmful for our health, others are suspected to be harmful ⚠️
Learn more on the #ToxicFreeFoodPackaging website: buff.ly/3ZxU9Ul
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The latest edition of ‘Food for Thought’ is out! ➡️ buff.ly/3XkfYr5
This month we cover:
1️⃣ The Commission’s announcement of a ban on #BPA in #FoodContactMaterials
The results of a recent review by @fpffoundation highlight that hazardous chemicals can be found in reusable and recycled #Plastic food contact materials
Read more ➡️ buff.ly/3oCzqlQ
ToxicFreePackaging retweeted
5⃣ years ago we urged the 🇪🇺 EU to not use #bisphenolA (#BPA) in food packaging, to no avail. Following @EFSA_EU's latest opinion the bloc is finally taking action.
⚠️ BPA can cause serious health effects event at low doses.
➡️ More @chemicalwatch: bit.ly/43GoSBD
