New study identifies 300 chemicals allowed in food to potentially affect brain development
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octubre 23, 2014
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diciembre 9, 2014
Opinion: elevated blood pressure unlikely related to trace levels of BPA
American Chemistry Council considers new BPA study to inappropriately concern and confuse consumers about drinking canned beverages
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marzo 27, 2017
EFSA seeking new board members
DG SANTE publishes call for 7 new members of EFSA’s Management Board; deadline for applications is May 19, 2017
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mayo 24, 2018
Many unknowns about biodegradable plastics
New scientific review points out shortcomings in biodegradability standards for plastics; lack of toxicity testing; no account for effects of plastic additives, microplastics formation
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mayo 15, 2017
Microplastics in sea salt
Researchers find microplastic particles in commercial sea salts from different countries; human intake estimated to be low; more research needed to assess health risks
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febrero 21, 2019
EFSA FCM working group: 3rd meeting
EFSA’s CEP Panel working group on food contact materials holds 3rd meeting; minutes now available online
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octubre 16, 2020
Process to recycle polystyrene for food contact applications
Mechanical recycling process developed by Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS) passes set of tests to ensure removal of impurities; will be submitted to European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for review
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febrero 13, 2017
In vitro bioassays for FCMs
Austrian research institute for chemistry and technology holds information event on bioassays for food contact materials on March 8, 2017 in Vienna
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abril 10, 2015
NGO finds propyl paraben in food
Environmental Working Group detected direct and indirect food additive propyl paraben in nearly 50 US snack foods
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agosto 31, 2018
Zürich statement on PFASs
Scientists and regulators release ‘Zürich statement on future actions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)’
