About the author
Sichong Wang
Sichong Wang is a journalist at Packaging Insights, focusing on scientific discoveries and technology innovations. With a strong passion for health and environmental issues, Sichong is dedicated to writing news stories from a global perspective. She holds an Advanced Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from Leiden University, the Netherlands.
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Tea bags contribute to daily microplastic exposure, find Spanish researchers
Researchers from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain, have provided insights into how tea bags contribute to daily human ingestion of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPLs). This study confirmed...
“Real-world impact”: Study validates success of plastic chemical regulations in California
Recent peer-reviewed research revealed that California’s Proposition 65 (Prop 65), which regulates toxic chemicals such as PFAS and phthalates commonly found in plastic lunch boxes, food packaging,...
HEAL urges EU to prioritize public health and environment risks of PFAS over economic interests
13 Sep 2024 --- The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) has voiced concerns over the perspective taken in the recently published Draghi report on the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation...
Korozo Group to showcase sustainable packaging innovations at FachPack 2024
03 Sep 2024 --- Korozo Group is set to unveil its portfolio of flexible packaging solutions designed for both food and non-food applications at FachPack 2024 from September 24 to 26 in Nuremberg,...
New methodology set to boost standards for cocoa sector income measurement
11 Apr 2024 ---The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has unveiled a new methodology aimed at measuring cocoa household income and living incomes more precisely. Designed to evaluate the living income...
UK food prices set to spike amid post-Brexit “common user charge” rule change
05 Apr 2024 --- There are growing concerns over potential price hikes and possible supply shortages for certain products due to the UK government’s decision to levy post-Brexit charges on imports of...
EU’s “disproportionate funding” for emissions-intensive animal products fuels environmental concerns
03 Apr 2024 --- Recent research indicates that the EU has been disproportionately funding animal farming over plant cultivation through its Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), raising concerns over the...
China lifts tariffs on Australian wine as three-year trade freeze comes to an end
02 Apr 2024 --- The Ministry of Commerce of China announced the removal of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imported Australian wines, effective immediately. This decision follows an...
