PFAS
Agricultural Research Service Develops Long-Term Roadmap for PFAS in U.S. Agriculture
ARS, its Center of Excellence for Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation and the University of Maine collaborated recently during a three-day workshop with more than 150 interagency researchers, state and university partners and other subject matter experts to identify key research and solutions that address the challenges PFAS poses to agriculture, agroecosystems, food systems and farming communities.
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IDTechEx Analyzes Potential Industry-Shifting Impact of Future PFAS Regulations
In its new report, "Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) 2024: Emerging Applications, Alternatives, Regulations," IDTechEx explores the future trajectory of PFAS in five emerging applications, including sustainable food packaging.
FDA Issues Import Alert for Food Products with Chemical Contaminants Including PFAS
The import alert gives the FDA the ability to prevent entry of human food products into the U.S. if they are found to be contaminated with human-made chemicals including benzene, dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
FDA, Industry Actions End Sales of PFAS Used in U.S. Food Packaging
The major source of dietary exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from food packaging like fast-food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags, take-out paperboard containers and pet food bags is being eliminated.
Tracking Chemicals for Food Safety: A Risk Category Worth Our Attention
Staying informed helps everyone know what to look for so food chemical risks — among the myriad of others food safety professionals address — aren’t missed.
5 Questions with Ashley Griffin, Chemist, Nestlé Quality Assurance Center Dublin
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a hot topic for governing regulatory bodies as well as mainstream media. To perform proper risk assessments, it is imperative to have an accurate method in determining the levels in food. Ashley Griffin, a chemist from Nestlé Quality Assurance Center Dublin (NQAC Dublin), discusses the importance of having accurate data on these emerging chemical contaminants to ensure the safety of our food.
Update on FDA’s Continuing Efforts to Understand and Reduce Exposure to PFAS from Foods
The agency also shared an update on the progress of the voluntary market phase-out of certain short-chain PFAS used in food packaging.
6 Food Industry Trends for 2022
Industry and consumer trends can control so much of what food companies do. Here’s a quick forecast on what to look for this year.
FDA Releases PFAS Testing Results from First Survey of Nationally Distributed Processed Foods
Nearly all foods tested had no detectable levels of PFAS and no evidence that levels found in samples indicate a need to avoid particular foods, FDA said.
FDA Takes Steps to Strengthen Program to Assess the Safety of Chemicals in Foods, Other Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has completed a review of how the agency evaluates the harmful effects of chemicals in foods, cosmetics, dietary supplements, animal food/feed and veterinary drugs. Based on the findings, the agency is taking steps to strengthen internal processes.
