Opposing positions taken by industry, NGOs, scientific expert with regard to ECHA’s planned database on SVHCs in products
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diciembre 21, 2018
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enero 28, 2016
European FCM regulation challenged
Workshop at the European Parliament discusses several major challenges to current FCM regulation and enforcement, unites diverse stakeholders in their call for improvements
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diciembre 22, 2015
External factors in development of cancer
New study suggests that 70-90% of cancer risk is due to environmental exposures and lifestyle choices
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mayo 15, 2020
Governments and stakeholders reflect on toxics in recycling
Recycling association, non-governmental organization, and European Commission comment on ways to safely minimize and manage substances of concern in recycling streams during transition to circular economy; Dutch national institute publishes report identifying challenges and recommendations, describes 2050 national goal
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diciembre 17, 2013
Nano Network publishes annual report
Annual report of EFSA’s Nano Network published; suggests genotoxic test guidelines for nanomaterials
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marzo 29, 2016
Industry pushes for EU-wide regulation
Beverage carton and flexible packaging industry groups call for harmonized, EU-wide legislation for all types of food contact materials
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marzo 6, 2019
Safer materials for food packaging
Report by venture capital fund Safer Made identifies innovation needs for safer food packaging, aims to connect companies and investors
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mayo 17, 2013
Opinion: US FDA may be inclined to review food additive rules
The recent cases of industrial contaminants in food containers and water bottles place pressure on the US Food and Drug Administration to revise its rules
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marzo 27, 2020
Mass balance principles for plastic recycling
American Chemistry Council (ACC) proposes principles for applying mass balance approach in plastics recycling; includes traceability across supply chain and third-party auditing to verify product claims
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noviembre 26, 2014
MEPs take a cautious approach to nanoparticles in novel foods
FCMs containing nanoparticles require special attention
