Perfluorooctanoic Acid

ECHA has launched a public consultation on the report running until June

Germany and Norway propose PFOA restriction

05-Jan-2015 By Joseph James Whitworth

Germany and Norway have proposed a restriction on Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and its salts in concentrations equal to or greater than 2 parts per billion (PPB).

Perfluorinated chemicals voluntarily withdrawn due to safety concerns - FDA

05-Jul-2012 By Joe Whitworth

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced five perfluorinated chemicals used as greaseproofing agents have been voluntarily removed by their manufacturers.

‘Probable link’ between packaging coating and cancer, say scientists

11-May-2012 By Joe Whitworth

A chemical used to make oil and grease-repellent coatings for food packaging by DuPont has a ‘probable link’ to kidney and testicular cancer, according to an independent science panel.

EU launches project to check PFAS levels in food

23-Mar-2010 By Staff Reporter

Food safety bodies throughout the European Union have been urged to monitor levels of a range of perfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) in food over the next two years.

California bill to curb chemicals in grease-proof packaging

05-Mar-2008 By Linda Rano

A bill that would ban the use of food packaging containing
perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA),
is working its way through the California legislature.

Packaging PFOAs found in newborns

26-Apr-2007 By Ahmed ElAmin

A new study showing that perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) is showing up in
newborn babies has again raised concerns about the chemical's use
as a protective coating on some food packaging.

Bromide, florinated chemicals not a health risk yet, panel says

27-Jun-2006 By staff reporter

The steady accumulation of brominated and fluorinated chemicals in
foods do not pose a health risk at this time a UK scientific panel
says.

DuPont hit by allegations over safety of packaging chemical

21-Nov-2005 By Ahmed ElAmin

Allegations that DuPont hid studies showing the high health risks
of a chemical used to line grease-resistant packaging for candy,
pizza, microwave popcorn and hundreds of other foods, could affect
processors on both sides of the...