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What advice, if any, has she received on human health risks arising from chemical leaching from PVC and polystyrene used in food and beverage packaging?

Answered Question 38993 (2026)
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Asked by

Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

Question

  • What advice, if any, has she received on human health risks arising from chemical leaching from PVC and polystyrene used in food and beverage packaging?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

I have not received any advice on the risks to human health arising from chemical transfer from PVC and polystyrene in food and beverage packaging.