Conference on PFAS in food
On Wednesday 28 June, from 11:55am to 12:25pm, our Phytocontrol Group Scientific Director, Eric Capodanno, will host a conference at Securfood in Lyon on the following topic: “PFAS in food: forever chemical pollutants…”.
Perfluorinated and polyfluorinated compounds are widely used in industry, with over 4,700 molecules valued for their non-stick, waterproof, stain-resistant and heat-resistant properties. They are found in particular in outdoor textiles, food packaging, kitchen utensils…
PFAS have very stable carbon-fluorine bonds, resulting in very low degradation and increased presence in the environment, hence the nickname “forever pollutant”.
PFAS are not broken down in the human body and bioaccumulate, thereby increasing health risks: high cholesterol levels, increased risk of breast, kidney and testicular cancer, disruption of liver function, hypothyroidism, risk of miscarriage, fertility problems, weakened immune system…
Phytocontrol conference at Securfood
The next edition of the Securfood / Packinnove trade show will take place on 27 and 28 June in Lyon at Isara Agrapole. This business convention brings together the main players in the food industry for two days, seeking expertise in food safety and corporate social responsibility.
Join us on Wednesday 28 June at 11:55am in Amphitheatre 1 for our conference on PFAS in food.
On the agenda:
- Background on PFAS
- Toxicological and environmental risks
- Regulation
- Analytical process
- Studies and outlook
- Alternatives
