March 2020 PMID 32122363

Impacts of food contact chemicals on human health: a consensus statement.

Jane Muncke, Anna-Maria Andersson, Thomas Backhaus, Justin M Boucher, Bethanie Carney Almroth, Arturo Castillo Castillo, Jonathan Chevrier, Barbara A Demeneix, Jorge A Emmanuel, Jean-Baptiste Fini, David Gee, Birgit Geueke, Ksenia Groh, Jerrold J Heindel, Jane Houlihan

Mentions

78
Peak: 39 in Mar 2020
across 4 sources since Mar 2020

Extended reach

417,002
potential audience

Total likes

52

Video views

240

Mentions per month

Mar 2020 – Jul 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Numerous discussions highlight the dangers posed by plastic packaging, with users citing examples of hazardous substances that can leach into food, such as phthalates and microplastics. Expressions like 'global health threat' and calls for 'strong policy measures' underscore the urgency and seriousness with which these issues are approached. The tone is often alarmist, utilizing language that indicates concern and demands for action, which contributes to the identified summary of high engagement and impact regarding the article.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many discussions express a general consensus that hazardous chemicals in food packaging pose significant risks to human health, indicating a moderate level of agreement with the article’s claims.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high interest, as many are actively sharing insights and questions about food packaging chemicals and their effects.

EngagementHigh engagement

The depth of engagement is high, with users discussing specific chemicals, studies, and expert opinions, reflecting a strong commitment to understanding the topic.

ImpactHigh impact

There is a strong perception that these chemicals represent a serious threat to public health, and many posters emphasize the need for better regulations.

Abstract in brief

  • Food packaging plays a crucial role in food conservation, transportation, and marketing, but it also raises concerns about the transfer of hazardous chemicals into food.
  • While there is certainty that chemicals migrate from packaging to food, there is uncertainty about the presence of unidentified hazardous substances.
  • Efforts to improve food contact chemical safety and promote circular economy solutions must involve collaboration among various experts and stakeholders to ensure human health is prioritized.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
KAYIHAN PALA
@KAYIHANPALA · X

Bilim insanları (Biyoloji, endokrinoloji, epidemiyoloji, toksikoloji, çevre ve halk sağlığı): Gıda ile temas eden tehlikeli kimyasalların azaltılması, kronik hastalıkların önlenmesine katkıda bulunabilir. A consensus statement: https://t.co/u1jwNIXYNm

Mar 3, 2020 · 14 likes · 9 shares · 72,230 followers View post →
Dr. Melanie Bergmann
@MelanieBergma18 · X

1/n Können wir darüber bei uns auch mal reden? Die in #Plastik Verpackungen enthaltenen Chemikalien (12.000 verschiedene, viele nie getestet) gelangen in unsere Nahrung & so auch in unseren Körper & können u.a. zu Diabetis, Krebs, Übergewicht beitragen https://t.co/YNMrcB2Nip

Mar 5, 2020 · 9 likes · 5 shares · 6,436 followers View post →
natacha cingotti
@c_natacha · X

All you need to know about #chemicals making their way from packaging into #food in this just published consensus statement

Mar 3, 2020 · 8 likes · 6 shares · 1,367 followers View post →
David Ellis
@fuelingtactics · X

Impacts of food contact chemicals on human health: a consensus statement https://t.co/KI2WSn1v8X #foodsupsecurity #fuelingtactics #fuelNhuskers

Mar 17, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 6,462 followers View post →
Dr. Melanie Bergmann
@MelanieBergma18 · X

@Erde2077 @Andrea41577965 #Plastik enthält immer auch Chemikalien. Diese können in die verpackte Produkte übergehen oder eben auf die Tiere, die sie besiedeln. Nicht umsonst wurde diverse solcher Additive im menschlichen Körper nachgewiesen, viele davon schaden der Gesundheit. https://t.co/BNThcYvO4O

Apr 21, 2023 · 3 likes · 6,436 followers View post →
Plastisphere
@PlastispherePod · X

"the human population is exposed to unknown and/or untested chemicals migrating from food contact articles, with unknown health implications." https://t.co/fz8srX9jEu

Mar 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 3,483 followers View post →

All mentions

Ned Culture
@Ned_Culture · X

@lewis02958 @_CM_67_ @TheDjOfChoice Even our packaging can create toxins in the body, which we still don't realise the long term effects because it's relatively new areas of study. But here's a couple of links: Food packaging https://t.co/jPA6G2P567 Water bottles https://t.co/T0GgR0a67T

Jul 3, 2025 · 1 like · 2,635 followers View post →
NaijaGists.com
@naijagists · X

STOP Using These Kitchen Items! They Cause CANCER (10 Safer Alternatives) https://t.co/fvGabiTIhs via @YouTube https://t.co/a3tyN6ivBN

Jul 12, 2024 · 17,757 followers View post →
Jeremy Schönheyde
@postkonsequent · X

RT @MelanieBergma18: @postkonsequent Und von den Chemikalien, die den #Plastik Verpackungen innewohnen und schädliche Wirkungen haben könne…

Aug 1, 2023 · 1 share · 193 followers View post →
Dr. Melanie Bergmann
@MelanieBergma18 · X

@postkonsequent Und von den Chemikalien, die den #Plastik Verpackungen innewohnen und schädliche Wirkungen haben können, haben wir noch gar nicht gesprochen: https://t.co/BNThcYvO4O

Aug 1, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 6,436 followers View post →
Dr. Melanie Bergmann
@MelanieBergma18 · X

@Erde2077 @Andrea41577965 #Plastik enthält immer auch Chemikalien. Diese können in die verpackte Produkte übergehen oder eben auf die Tiere, die sie besiedeln. Nicht umsonst wurde diverse solcher Additive im menschlichen Körper nachgewiesen, viele davon schaden der Gesundheit. https://t.co/BNThcYvO4O

Apr 21, 2023 · 3 likes · 6,436 followers View post →
Dr. Melanie Bergmann
@MelanieBergma18 · X

@Barbara_Schnell @hausa__e @REWE_Supermarkt @rewe_group Neben #Mikroplastik können aber Additive, die jedem #Plastik Produkt inne wohnen und z.T. gar nicht bekannt sind/gegeben werden, in die zu konsumierenden Lebensmittel übergehen. https://t.co/alllUx5vtB

Aug 21, 2022 · 6,436 followers View post →
Dr. Melanie Bergmann
@MelanieBergma18 · X

@swr3 Ihr erwähnt nicht, dass wir wahrscheinlich #Mikroplastik aus der #Plastik-Verpackung aufnehmen, genauso wie Chemikalien, die den #Plastik-Verpackungen zugefügt wurden und die zudem ein echtes #Recycling erschweren. https://t.co/alllUx5vtB

Jun 28, 2022 · 1 like · 6,436 followers View post →
Dr. Melanie Bergmann
@MelanieBergma18 · X

@AWM_Muenchen @News_Kunststoff @IK_Verband Genau. Zudem ist nicht transparent, welche Chemikalien den #Plastik-Verpackungen inne wohnen, die schädliche Auswirkungen auf Mensch und andere Organismen haben, d.h. es läßt sich z.Zt von aussen gar nicht beurteilen: https://t.co/BNThcYvO4O

May 24, 2022 · 6,436 followers View post →
Zero Waste Asia
@ZeroWasteAsia · X

In 2019, the Food Packaging Forum (FPF) convened a group of internationally-recognized environmental health and toxicology scientists. The scientists and experts have spoken, here is what they got to say https://t.co/xzcQFP8jQb https://t.co/0jKOvAtLtE

Jan 26, 2022 · 1 like · 1,828 followers View post →
Dr. Melanie Bergmann
@MelanieBergma18 · X

@Stefan_Urbat Da bist Du kein Schwarzseher, dazu auch ein Consensus-Statement vieler renommierter Expert*innen. Mich wundert, dass dieser Aspekt unseres Umgangs mit Kunststoffen nicht viel mehr im Vordergrund in der öffentlichen Debatte steht.

Aug 18, 2021 · 1 like · 6,436 followers View post →
Jane Muncke
@jmuncke · X

@sc_fss2021 @FAO @EFSA_EU EFSA Chief Scientist speaking at #ScienceDays #FoodSystems on #foodcontactmaterials "in #EU FCMs are heavily regulated" but is existing regulation sufficiently protective of public health? https://t.co/Kk3gNqLdJ4

Jul 8, 2021 · 1 like · 1,119 followers View post →
Rethink Plastic
@RethinkPlastic · X

Experts have raised that hazardous #chemicals in products pollute our environment & health. For protection of people & the planet, & a true circular economy, strong policy measures are needed to remove them from the design phase of products & packaging https://t.co/sidjvhPd0T

May 12, 2021 · 1 like · 8,863 followers View post →
Dr. Melanie Bergmann
@MelanieBergma18 · X

@IK_Verband @rleinf Nicht unerwähnt bleiben darf die Meinung von Expert:innen zum Thema Zusatzstoffe in Verpackungen, die alle Kunststoffe enthalten. https://t.co/0XdjmdSPDR

Dec 15, 2020 · 1 like · 6,436 followers View post →
Dr. Melanie Bergmann
@MelanieBergma18 · X

@huttenhofer @Susanne45217800 Of course, there are studies on the chemicals associated with plastics. Here is a concensus statement by many researchers

Aug 18, 2020 · 6,436 followers View post →
Ceci González
@BiotecBolivia · X

Impacts of food contact chemicals on human health: a consensus statement https://t.co/Y7eX8Ydkzt

Jun 9, 2020 · 1,165 followers View post →
Nancy Clark MS RD
@nclarkrd · X

RT @fuelingtactics: Impacts of food contact chemicals on human health: a consensus statement https://t.co/KI2WSn1v8X #foodsupsecurity #fu…

Mar 17, 2020 · 1 share · 13,510 followers View post →
David Ellis
@fuelingtactics · X

Impacts of food contact chemicals on human health: a consensus statement https://t.co/KI2WSn1v8X #foodsupsecurity #fuelingtactics #fuelNhuskers

Mar 17, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 6,462 followers View post →
kmlozb
@KemalOzbrksy · X

RT @KAYIHANPALA: Bilim insanları (Biyoloji, endokrinoloji, epidemiyoloji, toksikoloji, çevre ve halk sağlığı): Gıda ile temas eden tehlikel…

Mar 12, 2020 · 9 shares · 665 followers View post →
Ekoloji Birliği
@ekolojibirligi · X

RT @KAYIHANPALA: Bilim insanları (Biyoloji, endokrinoloji, epidemiyoloji, toksikoloji, çevre ve halk sağlığı): Gıda ile temas eden tehlikel…

Mar 12, 2020 · 9 shares · 22,554 followers View post →
Gary Ruskin
@garyruskin · X

Hazardous chemicals found in food packaging declared a "global health threat." Via @FoodNavigator https://t.co/dpJtrOOL8O Impacts of food contact chemicals on human health: a consensus statement. Via Environmental Health https://t.co/VZf9qJny6S

Mar 12, 2020 · 22,216 followers View post →
Kill the plastic
@kill_th_plastic · X

@ACCOMS1 @Elipsoemballage @Kako_line @PlasticsEurope Le #plastique ne pose pas que des problèmes environnementaux, il pose aussi des problèmes de santé publique. Des chercheurs alertent! https://t.co/WVI9GB9Ho7

Mar 10, 2020 · 1 like · 1,770 followers View post →
Kill the plastic
@kill_th_plastic · X

@BenouSyS @brunepoirson @FleuryMichon @SerialKiffeur Un rapport documentant + de 1 000 études montre que les produits chimiques contenus dans les emballages en plastique contaminent nos aliments et sont une menace pour la santé publique. Les chercheurs appellent à un meilleur contrôle de ces produits. https://t.co/WVI9GB9Ho7

Mar 10, 2020 · 1 like · 1,770 followers View post →
YorkLawLondon
@YorkLawLondon · X

RT @c_natacha: All you need to know about #chemicals making their way from packaging into #food in this just published consensus statement

Mar 10, 2020 · 6 shares · 2,904 followers View post →
andrew watterson
@aew1aew1 · X

Muncke J et al. Impacts of food contact chemicals on human health: a consensus statement. Env Health 19, 25 (2020). https://t.co/h4Ecc9YR5m. Open access. Reducing exposure to hazardous food contact chemicals contributes to preventing associated chronic diseases in humans.

Mar 9, 2020 · 731 followers View post →
Aslı Işık
@isikasli71 · X

RT @KAYIHANPALA: Bilim insanları (Biyoloji, endokrinoloji, epidemiyoloji, toksikoloji, çevre ve halk sağlığı): Gıda ile temas eden tehlikel…

Mar 8, 2020 · 9 shares · 1,133 followers View post →
Mehmet Arif Mirasoğlu
@Mehmet_1326 · X

RT @KAYIHANPALA: Bilim insanları (Biyoloji, endokrinoloji, epidemiyoloji, toksikoloji, çevre ve halk sağlığı): Gıda ile temas eden tehlikel…

Mar 8, 2020 · 9 shares · 915 followers View post →
Bülent ŞIK
@bulentilgaz · X

RT @KAYIHANPALA: Bilim insanları (Biyoloji, endokrinoloji, epidemiyoloji, toksikoloji, çevre ve halk sağlığı): Gıda ile temas eden tehlikel…

Mar 8, 2020 · 9 shares · 110,157 followers View post →
Kill the plastic
@kill_th_plastic · X

@ACCOMS1 @madec_m @Elipsoemballage @PlasticsEurope @fedplasturgie Le coût caché de cette formidable technicité: Un rapport documentant + de 1 000 études montre que les produits chimiques contenus dans les #emballages en #plastique contaminent nos aliments et sont une menace pour la santé publique. https://t.co/WVI9GB9Ho7

Mar 7, 2020 · 1,770 followers View post →
Million Marker
@Million_Marker · X

And don't miss the commentary - lead by @fpffoundation and signed on by many others- that the declaration is based on: "Impacts of food contact chemicals on human health: a consensus statement" https://t.co/perY6OfqGK

Mar 5, 2020 · 423 followers View post →
Eugen Brochier (former Def-Izit)
@def_izit · X

RT @MelanieBergma18: 1/n Können wir darüber bei uns auch mal reden? Die in #Plastik Verpackungen enthaltenen Chemikalien (12.000 verschiede…

Mar 5, 2020 · 5 shares · 1,344 followers View post →
Hans Lak
@HansLak · X

RT @MelanieBergma18: 1/n Können wir darüber bei uns auch mal reden? Die in #Plastik Verpackungen enthaltenen Chemikalien (12.000 verschiede…

Mar 5, 2020 · 5 shares · 23,666 followers View post →
ENRICO BERGIUS
@ENRICOBERGIUS · X

RT @MelanieBergma18: 1/n Können wir darüber bei uns auch mal reden? Die in #Plastik Verpackungen enthaltenen Chemikalien (12.000 verschiede…

Mar 5, 2020 · 5 shares · 220 followers View post →
Michael Kunz @MichaelKunz.bsky.social
@Michael_Kunz · X

RT @MelanieBergma18: 1/n Können wir darüber bei uns auch mal reden? Die in #Plastik Verpackungen enthaltenen Chemikalien (12.000 verschiede…

Mar 5, 2020 · 5 shares · 5,852 followers View post →
Pop_Stop_2100
@Pop_Stop_2100 · X

RT @MelanieBergma18: 1/n Können wir darüber bei uns auch mal reden? Die in #Plastik Verpackungen enthaltenen Chemikalien (12.000 verschiede…

Mar 5, 2020 · 5 shares · 2,029 followers View post →
Dr. Melanie Bergmann
@MelanieBergma18 · X

1/n Können wir darüber bei uns auch mal reden? Die in #Plastik Verpackungen enthaltenen Chemikalien (12.000 verschiedene, viele nie getestet) gelangen in unsere Nahrung & so auch in unseren Körper & können u.a. zu Diabetis, Krebs, Übergewicht beitragen https://t.co/YNMrcB2Nip

Mar 5, 2020 · 9 likes · 5 shares · 6,436 followers View post →
Plastisphere
@PlastispherePod · X

"the human population is exposed to unknown and/or untested chemicals migrating from food contact articles, with unknown health implications." https://t.co/fz8srX9jEu

Mar 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 3,483 followers View post →
Maria Hegstad
@byMHegstad · X

RT @Green_Science: We’re proud to be a part of this important scientific consensus statement on harmful and untested food contact chemicals…

Mar 4, 2020 · 1 share · 326 followers View post →
Green Science Policy Institute
@Green_Science · X

We’re proud to be a part of this important scientific consensus statement on harmful and untested food contact chemicals. https://t.co/0in0cMsk4P

Mar 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,919 followers View post →
Maria Rickert Hong
@mariarickert · X

Food-packaging chemicals can leach into food, and many of these chemicals are phthalates, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances and perchlorate. https://t.co/jiasmBcSaD

Mar 4, 2020 · 1,100 followers View post →
Almost Autism
@almostautism · X

Food-packaging chemicals can leach into food, and many of these chemicals are phthalates, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances and perchlorate. https://t.co/XD1dlz12Yg

Mar 4, 2020 · 347 followers View post →
Tania Pacheff
@TaniaPacheff · X

RT @c_natacha: All you need to know about #chemicals making their way from packaging into #food in this just published consensus statement

Mar 4, 2020 · 6 shares · 410 followers View post →
Maricel Maffini
@mvmaffini · X

RT @c_natacha: All you need to know about #chemicals making their way from packaging into #food in this just published consensus statement

Mar 3, 2020 · 6 shares · 903 followers View post →
Gallifrey
@Gallifrey001 · X

@EthosLifestyle @aplastic_planet @PlasticFreeTues @PlasticPollutes No mention of chemicals and additives in these plastics when we recycle them - the effects amplify - human health factor not addressed https://t.co/VDW0rjUTkE

Mar 3, 2020 · 771 followers View post →
ecotoxicology
@ecotoxicology · X

https://t.co/psQpubwDWu Impacts of food contact chemicals on human health: a consensus statement Jane Muncke, Anna-Maria Andersson, Thomas Backhaus, Justin M. Boucher, Bethanie Carney Almroth, Arturo Castillo Castillo, Jonathan Chevrier, Barbara A. Demeneix, Jorge A. Emmanuel, …

Mar 3, 2020 · 4,028 followers View post →
Kill the plastic
@kill_th_plastic · X

Lien vers la publication du rapport: https://t.co/WVI9GB9Ho7

Mar 3, 2020 · 1,770 followers View post →
Cavit Işık Yavuz
@ciyavuz · X

RT @KAYIHANPALA: Bilim insanları (Biyoloji, endokrinoloji, epidemiyoloji, toksikoloji, çevre ve halk sağlığı): Gıda ile temas eden tehlikel…

Mar 3, 2020 · 9 shares · 4,488 followers View post →
Kimberly Warner
@DrKimOceana · X

Scientists and civil society speak out on the #health impacts of #singleuse food packaging! Time to #BreakFreeFromPlastic https://t.co/zIwXt1fjq1

Mar 3, 2020 · 1 like · 957 followers View post →
oguz kilinc
@oguzkilinc1 · X

RT @KAYIHANPALA: Bilim insanları (Biyoloji, endokrinoloji, epidemiyoloji, toksikoloji, çevre ve halk sağlığı): Gıda ile temas eden tehlikel…

Mar 3, 2020 · 9 shares · 2,008 followers View post →
Susan Eastwood
@sceastwood · X

RT @preventharm: Food packaging and processing exposes people to thousands of hazardous and unknown chemicals in our food everyday: https:/…

Mar 3, 2020 · 1 share · 724 followers View post →
Dr. Aʏʜᴀɴ SARISU
@AyhanSarisu · X

RT @KAYIHANPALA: Bilim insanları (Biyoloji, endokrinoloji, epidemiyoloji, toksikoloji, çevre ve halk sağlığı): Gıda ile temas eden tehlikel…

Mar 3, 2020 · 9 shares · 2,914 followers View post →
Mike Belliveau, Bend the Curve
@bendingcurves · X

Food packaging and processing exposes people to thousands of hazardous and unknown chemicals in our food everyday: https://t.co/YyV7nWdFdF @fpffoundation @ourhealthfuture #PFAS #phthalates #EDCs #NIAS

Mar 3, 2020 · 1 share · 2,572 followers View post →
KAYIHAN PALA
@KAYIHANPALA · X

Bilim insanları (Biyoloji, endokrinoloji, epidemiyoloji, toksikoloji, çevre ve halk sağlığı): Gıda ile temas eden tehlikeli kimyasalların azaltılması, kronik hastalıkların önlenmesine katkıda bulunabilir. A consensus statement: https://t.co/u1jwNIXYNm

Mar 3, 2020 · 14 likes · 9 shares · 72,230 followers View post →
Mike Belliveau, Bend the Curve
@bendingcurves · X

RT @c_natacha: All you need to know about #chemicals making their way from packaging into #food in this just published consensus statement

Mar 3, 2020 · 6 shares · 2,572 followers View post →
natacha cingotti
@c_natacha · X

All you need to know about #chemicals making their way from packaging into #food in this just published consensus statement

Mar 3, 2020 · 8 likes · 6 shares · 1,367 followers View post →