The IAFNS Packaging Safety & Sustainability committee works to expand scientific knowledge on toxicology, exposure and risk assessment of food packaging substances and potential contaminants. The committee also works to identify and resolve barriers to adoption of safe, recycled packaging in support of a more sustainable food supply.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Abbott Nutrition
Conagra Brands
General Mills, Inc.
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ACADEMIC ADVISORS
Keith Vorst, PhD, Iowa State University
Kay Cooksey, PhD, Clemson University

GOVERNMENT ADVISORS
Allan Bailey, PhD, FDA CFSAN
Kevin D. Smith, US Marine Corps

Research projects:

Identify Safety Barriers to Broad Adoption of Recycled Polyolefins for Food Packaging.
Identify Safety Barriers to Broad Adoption of Recycled Polyolefins for Food Packaging.

Despite significant advances in recycling science there remain hurdles to the broad utilization of recycled plastics including the availability of reliable and predictable sources of safe post-consumer material. This project will generate an in-depth survey of the plastic recycling landscape and identify safety issues and potential solutions to enable wide-scale production and adoption of recycled plastic. The project will leverage current frameworks for PET recovery and recycling to identify gaps and solutions for olefin recovery, recycling, and safety for food and beverage packaging. Results will also identify restricted and non-intentional added substances in recycled plastic along with mitigation options, and survey domestic and international recycling requirements such as certification rules and regulations pertaining to “clean” recycled plastic.

Framework for Defining Suitable Recycled Resin Based on Intended End-Use and Characterizing Potential Chemicals of Concern
Identification And Quantitation Studies of Migrants from BPA Alternative Food-Contact Metal Can Coatings

Conferences & Symposiums:

Expert Roundtable on Sustainable Packaging
Expert Roundtable on Sustainable Packaging

Roundtable on Sustainable Food Packaging

February 22, 2023, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Food Packaging Safety and Sustainability committee is hosting a virtual roundtable on sustainable food packaging. This event will bring together stakeholders and technical experts from food companies, retailers, packaging manufacturers, academic institutions, and government regulators to share sustainability initiatives and goals. The expected outcome is to identify and prioritize areas where IAFNS supported science can drive progress in meeting sustainability goals.

To learn more about this invitation-only event, please email science@iafns.org.

Symposium: Science Gaps for Risk Assessment of PFAS in Food
Food Packaging Conference

Projects Supported by the Committee:

Framework for Defining Suitable Recycled Resin Based on Intended End-Use and Characterizing Potential Chemicals of Concern

Identify Safety Barriers to Broad Adoption of Recycled Polyolefins for Food Packaging

Identification And Quantitation Studies of Migrants from BPA Alternative Food-Contact Metal Can Coatings

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Suitability of Material Recovery Facility-Recovered Post-Consumer Polypropylene Applications in Extrusion Blow Molded Bottle Food Packaging

Polymers, 2023

This study provides key information on the use of commercially-sourced recycled polypropylene in food packaging applications, which was identified as a critical need for sustainable packaging by government agencies and industry.

Read more about Suitability of Material Recovery Facility-Recovered Post-Consumer Polypropylene Applications in Extrusion Blow Molded Bottle Food Packaging

Chemicals in Food Packaging: A Review of Phthalates and Bisphenols

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 2023

Phthalates and bisphenol chemicals have been widely used globally in packaging materials and consumer products for several decades. These highly functional chemicals have become a concern due to their toxicity (i.e., endocrine modulators) and ability to migrate from food contact materials into food matrices and the environment resulting in human and environmental health risks.

Read more about Chemicals in Food Packaging: A Review of Phthalates and Bisphenols

Machine-Learning-Based Predictions of Polymer and Postconsumer Recycled Polymer Properties: A Comprehensive Review

ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2022

Machine learning (ML) algorithms are gaining attention as cost-effective scalable solutions to exploit the physical and chemical structures of polymers. The basic steps for applying ML in polymer science such as fingerprinting, algorithms, open-source databases, representations, and polymer design are outlined in this review.

Read more about Machine-Learning-Based Predictions of Polymer and Postconsumer Recycled Polymer Properties: A Comprehensive Review

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IAFNS Virtual Symposium on Risk Assessment of PFAS in Food

September 2, 2020

Virtual, Symposium

IAFNS is pleased to announce the second session in the symposium “Identifying Science Gaps for Risk Assessment of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Food”. This session will address risk characterization with a focus on exposure routes and toxicology, and will build on the first session on PFAS Analytical Methodology which was held June 23rd.

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IAFNS 2019 Food Packaging Conference: Scientific Advances and Challenges in Safety Evaluation of Food Packaging Materials

April 2, 2019 – April 3, 2019

Washington, DC, USA

IAFNS is hosting the 2019 Food Packaging Conference: Scientific Advances and Challenges in Safety Evaluation of Food Packaging Materials on April 2nd-3rd, 2019. The global two-day conference will bring together international and national experts from academia, government, industry and NGOs to share about toxicology, risk assessment and regulatory science as they relate to food packaging.

Read more about IAFNS 2019 Food Packaging Conference: Scientific Advances and Challenges in Safety Evaluation of Food Packaging Materials

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									About			
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
				About
							
IAFNS is hosting the 2019 Food Packaging Conference: Scientific Advances and Challenges in Safety Evaluation of Food Packaging Materials at The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center on April 2nd-3rd, 2019. The global two-day conference will bring together international and national experts from academia, government, industry and NGOs to share about toxicology, risk assessment and regulatory science as they relate to food packaging.


View presentation videos from this event.

				Day 1
							



				Day 2
							



				Speaker Abstracts
							
				Registration
							
Register by the Early Bird Deadline and save!











Regular & On-Site:








 16 Mar 2019 - 3 Apr 2019




Industry/For-Profit
$600
$700




Government/Academia/Non-Profit*
FREE
$300




Student/Post Doc*
FREE
$300





Breakfast (2), lunch (2) and a reception are included with registration.

*Capacity is limited. Register early!
				Hotel
							Accommodations

We have secured a room block at The Westin Washington, DC City Center, the venue for the 2019 Food Packaging Conference, with a nightly rate of $279, exclusive of state and local taxes. The room block ends 11 March 2019 but we recommend that you make your reservation in advance as space fills quickly. After you have successfully registered for your room you will receive an email confirmation. Please click here to reserve your room.
Hotel Address:

The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center

1400 M St. NW

Washington, DC 20005
				Travel
							
Air Travel:

Washington, DC is located near three major airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). Reagan National Airport is located closest to DC and is accessible via its own Metro stop on the Blue and Yellow lines. If commuting to The Westin via Metro from DCA, hop on the blue line at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro Stop and get off at McPherson Square (7 stops). You can also take a taxi, Uber or Lyft into DC. This will cost around $15-$25.

Dulles Airport is located 26 miles outside of DC in Virginia. To get downtown you can take a taxi, shuttle, Uber or Lyft. A taxi to DC will cost around $60-$70. BWI is the furthest but may offer better flight deals. All three airports offer domestic and international flights daily.


Metro:

Metro is the most convenient way to get around DC. This public transportation system consists of six color-coded lines: Red, Blue, Orange, Silver, Green, and Yellow that are connected to each other via transfer stations. To ride Metro you must pay via a SmarTrip card which can be purchased at any Metro station with cash or credit. Most fares range from $2.25 - $6 per trip. Metro runs from 5 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and from 7 a.m. to midnight on weekends. The closest Metro stop to the conference venue is McPherson Square, accessible via the orange, silver, and blue lines. Click here for more information about Metro.
Taxi:

Another way to travel in DC is by taxi. There are many and all accept cash, credit and debit cards.
Uber/Lyft:

To travel by uber or Lyft, download the app onto your smartphone and you can begin requesting a ride by entering the address of your destination.
DC Circulator:

The DC Circulator travels along six specific routes and is affordable at just $1 per ride.
				International
							

When traveling to the 2019 Food Packaging Conference, the U.S. may require visitors to obtain a visa. This process can take a few weeks to several months to complete, so please be sure to apply early. For more information about your country's visa requirements, visit the U.S. State Department website for the latest information when planning your trip.




IAFNS can provide a formal invitation letter to assist with the visa submission process. Please contact Angela Roberts (angelar@iafnsconnect.wpengine.com) to request a letter.

	
Contact Us:

	
Discover DC:

									Plan your trip			
					
					
					
					
					
				Plan your trip
							
				Cherry Blossoms
							
Depending on the weather, the beginning of April is usually around the time cherry blossom trees reach peak bloom in DC. Check out the beautiful pink and white sights on the Tidal Basin.


If you're taking the Metro, use the Blue, Orange or Silver lines and exit at the Smithsonian stop. From there, it's a 10-15 minute walk to the Tidal Basin Welcome Area located at 1501 Maine Avenue SW. If you are taking the Metrobus, the 32, 34 or 36 routes will drop you off at the National Mall.


				Free Attractions
							
There are plenty of free attractions in Washington, DC:

National Museum of American History

Korean War Veterans Memorial

National Museum of the American Indian

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Anderson House

Arlington National Cemetery

National World War II Memorial

Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

National Air and Space Museum

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

National Gallery of Art
				Downtown DC
							
Check out our top picks:

White House

National Mall and Memorial Parks

United States Capitol

Ford's Theatre

United States Botanic Garden
				Beyond the National Mall
							
Check out these 20 cool museums beyond the National Mall.

				Restaurants
							
There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel:

0.1 miles from hotel:

Lincoln

West Wing Café Thomas Circle

10 Thomas Restaurant

Stans Restaurant and Lounge
0.2 miles from hotel:

Quill

The Pig

Baan Thai

B Too

&pizza

Churchkey

Birch and Barley

Elizabeth's Gone Raw

Siren

 



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