New York’s mayor Bloomberg tries to increase plastic recycling through banning plastic foam food packaging
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febrero 15, 2013
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agosto 26, 2013
Universal fetal exposure to BPA
New study suggests high and potentially hazardous levels of BPA in fetuses
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septiembre 29, 2014
JRC: definition of nanomaterial
Joint Research Centre publishes 2nd report on EC nanomaterial definition; details differences among definitions
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agosto 19, 2016
Phthalates and cardiovascular disease
Review article summarizes evidence on phthalates’ effects on reproductive and cardiovascular systems; association with increased cardiovascular risk possible
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marzo 9, 2020
Recycling association circular economy paper
European recycling association EuRIC AISBL shows concern for lack of interface between EU chemicals, product, and waste legislation; provides recommendations to support circular economy including harmonizing EU waste legislation, derogations for legacy substances
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septiembre 19, 2016
EC: Upcoming discussions on EDC criteria
Pesticides and Biocides Committees of the European Commission are to discuss the EDC criteria proposal this week
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mayo 2, 2017
Optimizing analytics for quantification of unknown substances
Scientists propose a method for semi-quantification of unknown substances; exemplify significance of various technical parameters; demonstrate method performance with paperboard FCM extract
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diciembre 9, 2019
Morocco drafts new FCM migration limits
Notification to the World Trade Organization includes specific migration limits for chemicals by food contact material (FCM) type; plastics with lost traceability not to be used in food contact applications; draft standards open for comments until January 21, 2019
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noviembre 29, 2022
EU takes action against illegal bamboo tableware
21 European countries joined forces to identify illegal import, trade, and advertising of bamboo-containing plastics; 748 cases of plastic food contact materials identified on the EU market and at border controls
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julio 11, 2016
Scientific consensus on environmental neurotoxins
Project TENDR consensus statement calls for action against environmental chemicals affecting children’s brains and contributing to disorders such as autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities
