EU FOOD PHTHALATES SAFETY INQUIRY
May 1st, 2006
BY KEITH NUTHALL
A PLASTICS ingredient linked to phthalate chemicals banned in the EU for toys can continue to be used by the food industry, because it is currently rarely utilised in Europe. It is monochloroacetic acid, used as an anti-microbial additive and a can coating for food packaging
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A PLASTICS ingredient linked to phthalate chemicals banned in the EU for toys can continue to be used by the food industry, because it is currently rarely utilised in Europe. It is monochloroacetic acid, used as an anti-microbial additive and a can coating for food packaging
ENDS
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