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1000s of Toxins from food packaging found in humans – research
Metals and PFAS linked to serious health issues are among compounds found, highlighting need for further scrutiny
But many others are substances for which there are very limited public toxicological profiles, such as synthetic antioxidants used as preservatives and oligomers that stabilize ink on packaging. The study identified about 14,000 chemicals approved for food contact, and checked databases and scientific literature for evidence of human accumulation on each. Though the European Union has in place stricter regulations for some chemicals, like PFAS, “there is still a lot of room for improvement”, Geueke said.
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