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New scientific report reveals toxic and hazardous chemicals in plastic food packaging.

by jane bremmer | Mar 4, 2020 | Blog | 0 comments

Today the National Toxics Network joins more than 160 organisations from all over the world in this declaration of concern and call to action on plastics, packaging and human health.

The Impact of Food Contact Chemicals on Human Health: A Consensus Statement published by a group of world-renowned human and environmental health scientists raises serious concern and adds to growing evidence about exposure to harmful chemicals through their use in food packaging.

Read full press release.


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