EFSA publishes report on Low Dose Colloquium in June
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noviembre 26, 2012
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diciembre 11, 2017
Sweden launches nano-register
Swedish Chemicals Agency issues new rules for mandatory reporting of nanomaterials data to national products register; rules apply from January 1, 2018; deadline for data submission is February 2019
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octubre 16, 2014
Belgian decree on nano-registry published
Belgian official journal publishes royal decree on nano-registry; registry to ensure public health, market oversight, and traceability of nanomaterials
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noviembre 26, 2021
EU delays decisions on polymer registration, EDCs, and microplastics
Mandates for CARACAL subgroups on polymer registration and endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) set to be extended by up to two years; proposed legislation on microplastics now seemingly delayed by one year
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diciembre 19, 2019
EFSA working group updates in November and December 2019
Minutes from recent meetings of the EFSA working groups on BPA and FCMs available
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noviembre 26, 2014
Novel photodegradable bioplastics
U.S. researchers synthesize renewable polymeric materials, light-induced degradation occurs in three hours
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octubre 1, 2012
Ongoing research project on xeno-hormones in food contact materials
Austrian research project assesses migrants from food packaging with hormone active properties
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julio 14, 2017
In vitro testing of FCMs: Current science and future challenges
New scientific study by FPF summarizes research on alternative toxicity testing of FCMs, finds approach promising and feasible; sample preparation methods need to be optimized and standardized; employed assays should be of clear human health relevance
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ILSI North America 2019 Food Packaging Conference
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agosto 14, 2014
Industry questions need for nano register
New EU proposal for a register on nanomaterials not needed, existing regulations sufficient according to Chemical Industries Association
