CAN MANUFACTURERS COMMITTED TO REMOVING ‘FOREVER CHEMICALS’ FROM PACKAGING, SAY EXPERTS
September 23rd, 2024
The international can manufacturing and filling industry is continuing to face increasing regulatory pressure regarding certain food contact chemicals, which while protecting cans against corrosion, may also harm consumer health and the environment.
Dubbed by environmental groups as ‘forever chemicals’ because they take so long to degrade, these substances include bisphenols, phthalates and PFAS (per and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances).
With an increasing number of studies highlighting these chemicals’ association with environmental and health hazards, ...
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