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European Commission study on FCM sustainability considers the UP Scorecard

The Directorate General for Health and Food Safety (DG Sante) published a study on the sustainability of food contact materials (FCMs) in light of the planned revision of the current EU FCM legislation. The study identifies seven severe sustainability problems with current FCMs, outlines four policy measures that could address gaps within ongoing EU FCM legislation, and includes the UP Scorecard as a potential tool to support the development of eco-design guidance.

February 2, 2026
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Chemicals of concern metric improved to use publicly available hazard data, guidance on chemicals in materials

The chemicals of concern metric in the UP Scorecard has been updated to use the Food Contact Chemicals Priority (FCCprio) List from the Food Packaging Forum, which prioritizes 1,222 substances that have harmonized hazard data showing persistence, bioaccumulation, mobility, carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, specific-target-organ toxicity after repeated exposure, and/or endocrine disruption.

January 20, 2026
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UP Scorecard version 0.4 released

Latest version of UP Scorecard allows users to create private accounts, make and save product portfolios, compare entire business units, and features a more robust scoring system for chemicals of concern considering the food or beverage served

October 18, 2023
New Features

UP Scorecard version 0.3 released

New version of UP Scorecard features expanded regionalization capabilities including Europe, functionality to add new customized containers, a simplified scoring system, and a streamlined presentation of results

October 19, 2022
New Features

UP Scorecard version 0.2 released

New version of the UP Scorecard features over 70 additional foodware and food packaging products to compare, simpler navigation across menus, and improved customization of containers

February 25, 2022
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