EU Members Respond to Concerns Over Bamboo Melamine Food Contact Products

Several countries in the European Union (EU) have announced bans on the importation of food contact products made from bamboo-melamine. In some cases, these countries also require the removal of these products from the market.

Country responses include:

  • Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (Benelux countries) – requires operators to withdraw food contact ‘bamboo-melamine’ plastics immediately (enforcement from Q2 2021)
  • Finland – ban on the importation of food contact plastic materials containing bamboo fiber or unauthorized vegetable fibers + withdrawal from sale
  • Ireland – ban on food contact plastics containing unauthorized additives derived from bamboo
  • Spain – has reminded operatives that food contact plastics containing bamboo fibers, etc. are not authorized under the Food Contact Plastics Regulation and are therefore not permitted on EU markets + recommendation to remove articles from sale

Stakeholders should also be aware that Austria has rejected cups and tableware made from a mix of bamboo fibers, melamine and maize on several occasions and issued notifications via the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF portal).

These announcements follow a 2020 note by the Expert Working Group on Food Contact Materials (FCM) covering food contact plastic materials and articles containing ground bamboo (‘bamboo-melamine’) or other similar constituents. This concluded that ground bamboo, bamboo flour, and many similar substances, such as corn, are not in the Union List of Authorized Substances (Union List) in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 10/2011 (Food Contact Plastics Regulation). Products containing these additives are therefore not in compliance with regulatory compositional requirements.

Stakeholders should be aware that authorization has been given for:

  • Wood flour and fibers, untreated
  • Sunflower seed hulls 

Additionally, the specific migration values for melamine and formaldehyde in products made with bamboo additives have often been found to be substantially higher than those permitted under the Food Contact Plastics Regulation. 

SGS Food Contact Materials Services

SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. Learn more about SGS’s Food Contact Materials Services. 

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JBi Digital Launches New Website For The Childhood Trust

LONDON, March 17th, 2021. The Childhood Trust, London’s child poverty charity, has launched its new website, designed and developed by JBi Digital on a pro-bono basis.

The new website’s launch marks an important step for The Childhood Trust in its bid to build a stronger digital presence and boost online donations.

The Childhood Trust’s previous website was outdated and content heavy, failing to offer an optimised experience for its users. The priority for this project was therefore to build a visual, user-focused website which reflects the charity’s values and successes, while providing a smooth donation journey for visitors.

In the words of Laurence Guinness, Chief Executive of The Childhood Trust: “The website is everything we could have asked for and more. JBi’s designers have elevated the brand and helped to redefine who we are. If you’re a charity and you need to enhance your digital presence, you need friends like JBi on your side. I cannot think of a better partner and we are forever grateful.”

Riley McNair, The Childhood Trust’s Engagement Manager, had this to say: “I cannot speak highly enough of the JBi team. Everything was done in a timely manner and we were well supported throughout; there was a lot of care and thoughtfulness on JBi’s part which we really appreciated. It made the experience both enjoyable and stress free.”

David Gelb, Managing Director of JBi Digital, had this to say: “We are absolutely delighted to have launched The Childhood Trust’s new website. It is a fantastic charity which raises millions every year and will be of huge help to families affected by COVID-19. We can’t wait to support its mission in any way that we can as the charity looks to improve its digital communication and amplify its important message.”

Now that the website has been launched, the JBi team will continue to actively support The Childhood Trust’s campaigns by offering digital assistance and expertise, contributing to its community work and leading team fundraising activities.


About The Childhood Trust

Founded in 2013, The Childhood Trust funds grassroots charities and projects through match-funding, with the goal of providing support to the 700,000 children living below the poverty line in London. The charity operates on the belief that every child has the right to a safe and happy childhood, actively looking to partner with and fund the very best initiatives and projects. The Childhood Trust’s mission has been made all the more important in recent times, as the impact of COVID-19 is felt by families across the country.


About JBi Digital

JBi Digital is a leading, London-based digital experience agency, offering strategic, creative, technical and digital marketing services. https://www.jbidigital.co.uk/

Orlando El Plomero Latino Continues to Exceed Clients Standards in 2021

Orlando, Fl: March 18, 2021 – El Plomero Latino Inc has been at the heart of three Florida communities for ten years and continues to serve with distinction today, fulfilling its mission to "rebuild customer trust in the plumbing industry."

The company, set up by David Sierra, offers a host of plumbing services from drain cleans to complex sewer and water line replacement projects in Florida's Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.

The five-strong workforce has a collective aim to maintain an honest, friendly, and courteous service to customers and provide industry-beating standards to ensure their clients can get back to a regular routine.

Whatever plumbing issues homeowners face, the company stands by its four guiding pillars to be their first choice – they are family owned and operated; they guarantee 100% customer satisfaction; maintain a flat-rate pricing policy for a job, and their technicians won't leave until a job is completed.

Their full scope of services include commercial plumbing, drain cleans, hydro-jetting, sewer camera inspection, sewer line repair and replacement, toilets and faucets installation, solving water leaks and water heater repair and replacement.

"By combining our etiquette with our work ethic, we end up with a client-for-life formula, which helps us earn trust and business with a one-of-a-kind customer experience," added Sierra.

He added that each technician is also fully licensed, passed strict background checks and insured to ensure that no matter how big or small a job is, they get it done right the first time, every time.

"With a combined experience of 29 years, you can trust the expertise and skills of our plumbers. We don't cut corners or take shortcuts that compromise the quality of the job," said Sierra.

Testimonials from clients demonstrate they are, indeed, delivering five-star service. “El Plomero Latino offer quick and professional service. I called them today and got same day service at a reasonable price,” commented Rosely T.

For more information on El Plomero Latino, or to schedule an appointment, contact (407) 362-7654. View their services and their discounts at https://elplomerolatino.com/.

GRK Reddy Chairman and Managing Director MARG Group

GRK Reddy is a visionary & the man behind the success of MARG Group. A first-generation entrepreneur (fondly referred to as GRK by friends and peers), he began his career in the merchant banking industry and gained valuable experience in advising and structuring financial closures. In 1994, he promoted the MARG Group. GRK Reddy has gone beyond the conventional stereotype models of growth and has steered MARG from an EPC company to a diversified infrastructure major.

A post-graduate in commerce and alumni of Kellogg School of Management, GRK recognizes the untapped potential in infrastructure space. He envisages that “Sustainable Infrastructure” will be critical to the Indian economy, driving the second generation of reforms.

Today, MARG Group has over two decades of reassuring presence in infrastructure development and is pioneering the development of economic growth centers. MARG's portfolio spans across the infrastructure value chain - EPC, Marine Infrastructure, Logistics, Urban & Industrial Infrastructure, and Real Estate (residential and commercial).

GRK Reddy's business philosophy revolves around inclusive growth, sustainable development, and redefining the fundamentals of urbanization with a desire to give back to society through ‘holistic region development’ for a better quality of life in a neighborhood community. All MARG projects are standing testimony to this philosophy.

Being a thought leader in the Infrastructure segment, GRK has championed green technologies and innovative city & urban space planning with modernized construction techniques. GRK is actively involved with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), is a member of a number of prestigious committees, and is currently the President of the Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce.

Incorporated in 1994, MARG Group today successfully operates the fully functional ‘MARG Karaikal Port’ having a current capacity of 21 MMTPA. In addition, the Group has developed 1.2 Mil sqft of residential space, delivered 1200 homes, and has a customer base of over 4000. The Group is executing 21 major projects worth more than Rs. 3800 crores in varied domains through its EPC division. Major developments include a 1.85 million sq. ft. integrated development – 'MARG Junction Mall' and a unique 23 million sq. ft. integrated industrial and services township, 'MARG Swarnabhoomi'.

MARG Group is one of India's fastest growing infrastructure organizations and is listed by Dun & Bradstreet as among "India's Top 500 Companies 2011".

Global Post harvest Treatment for Fruits and Vegetables Market

According to our latest research, the global Post-harvest Treatment for Fruits and Vegetables size is estimated to be xx million in 2021 from USD xx million in 2020, with a change of XX% between 2020 and 2021. The global Post-harvest Treatment for Fruits and Vegetables market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of xx% for the next five years.

Market segmentation
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Market segment by Type, covers
Cleaners
Coatings or Wax
Ethylene Blockers
Fungicides
Sprout Inhibitors
Others

Market segment by Application can be divided into
Fruits
Vegetables

The key market players for global Post-harvest Treatment for Fruits and Vegetables market are listed below:
Pace International
Decco
JBT Corporation
Syngenta
Xeda International
Colin Campbell
AgroFresh
FMC Corporation
Nufarm
Bayer
Fomesa Fruitech
Janssen Pharmaceutica
Futureco Bioscience
Post-Harvest Solution

Market segment by Region, regional analysis covers :-

North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

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