Food and Drug Administration

FDA research may support BPA safety

The North American Metal Packaging Alliance (NAMPA) has reported that there is significant new evidence to support the safety of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA). The new peer reviewed study, conducted by regulatory scientists at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), was accepted for March publication in the journal Toxicological Sciences. The study also […]

Metal decorating

Pepsi cans still contain cancer-causing chemical

Pepsi has still not removed a potentially cancer causing chemical from its cola drink. According to research commissioned by the Centre for Environmental Health (CEH) rival drink Coca-Cola has changed its caramel colouring in the United States. But, outside of California, Pepsi is still using colouring with high levels of the cancer-causing 4-methylimidazole (4-MeI). California […]

Can & end making, Filling

French authorities confirm BPA risks to unborn babies

Unborn babies face ‘potential risks’ if exposed to bisphenol A (BPA) a chemical commonly used in food cans, a new report claims. Epoxy resins containing BPA have been used as coatings on the inside of many food and beverage cans since the 1950s. Risks to people have been highlighted before, but for the first time […]

Metal decorating

Cans full of energy

Helen Lewis discovers how energy drinks are fuelling growth and providing a colourful future for can makers

Can & end making, Filling, Sustainability

Call to ban BPA rejected by FDA

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected a petition from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) seeking a ban on the use of Bisphenol A.

Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability

The BPA debate

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is due to make a statement about Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical that is used in the lining of some food and drinks cans, on Saturday (31 March). Some companies have already made the decision to move towards packaging their products in BPA-free cans. While some can manufacturers […]

Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating

Campbell to phase out BPA use in cans

Campbell Soup Company is going to stop using Bisphenol-A (BPA) in the lining of its cans.

Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability

FDA to make final ruling on Bisphenol A

The US Food and Drug Administration will make a final decision on whether or not the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in packaging for food and drinks should be banned at the end of March.

Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability

Events

Tue

14

May

World Aluminium Conference

The 30th World Aluminium Conference will return in May 2024 at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, London, co-hosted by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) and the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI).

Thu

6

Jun

ALFED EnvironmentAl Sustainability Strategy Day

The EnvironmentAl Sustainability Strategy Day is set to return on Thursday 6 June, held once again at BMA House, London.

Tue

16

Jul

Cannex & Fillex

Cannex & Fillex – the World Canmaking Congress, is an international showcase of the latest can making and filling technologies from around the world.

Wed

11

Sep

London Packaging Week

Combining the four events of Packaging Première, PCD, PLD and Food & Consumer Pack.

Wed

11

Sep

UK Metals Expo

The event bringing together the entire metals supply chain, from primary metal manufacturer to supply chain management, processing metals, fabrication, machinery, engineering, surface coatings and recycling.

Tue

24

Sep

IMDPA Annual Conference

The annual conference of the International Metal Decorating and Packaging Association.

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