New study finds microplastic particles in compost from supermarket and household waste; plastic fragments most likely remnants of food packaging; potential source of microplastic contamination in soil and freshwater
Webinar on new tool for finding chemical substitutes
ChemSec holds introductory webinar on its new tool “Marketplace” promoting safer alternatives to toxic chemicals, June 8, 2017; registration now open
SEA of Solutions Week and Plasticity Conference
UN Environment hosts first annual conference week focusing on plastic pollution on November 11-15, 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand; themed days to focus on different discussion topics; event aims to become key exchange platform on the issue
FPF Workshop 2020: Proceedings available
8th annual Food Packaging Forum workshop focuses on linking policy-making with scientific research to improve the safety of food contact materials; video recordings, presentation slides, and summary articles now available online
EFSA working group on FCMs: 19th meeting
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on FCMs now available online
BPA and phthalates linked to weight gain
New study links body weight to BPA and phthalate exposure, first prospective cohort study on BPA and weight gain
ACC: thermal paper study of limited relevance
American Chemistry Council considers new BPA study on thermal papers of limited relevance to consumers
EFSA working group on recycling plastics: 19th meeting
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on recycling plastics now available online
Nanosilver migration dependent on fill and time
New study investigates variables determining nanosilver migration from PVC
EFSA phthalates working group: 2nd meeting
EFSA’s CEP Panel working group on phthalates reassesses safety of DBP, BBP and DEHP for food contact plastics; updated meeting minutes now available online