Op-ed by Swedish chemical scientists criticizes EU’s slow pace of regulating hazardous chemicals, highlights magnitude of health and environmental consequences
More action on phthalates needed
CHEM Trust discusses adverse health effects of phthalates exposure, calls for further restrictions especially in food contact materials
Consultation on amendments to CLP regulation
EU Commission drafts amendments to Classification, Labeling and Packaging regulation to align with revisions of United Nations Globally Harmonized System
Plastic bottle recycling in U.S. continues to fall
Latest report from industry groups shows decrease in amount of post-consumer plastic bottles collected for recycling
Phthalates linked to chronic diseases
Scientists observe positive association between total urinary phthalates and cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and chronic low-grade inflammation in men
WHO: Chemicals impact public health
New report by World Health Organization estimates that 1.3 million deaths in 2012 occurred due to chemical exposure; provides examples of intervention and economic benefits of prevention
Impact study on REACH authorization
EU Commission impact study finds REACH authorization is ‘achieving its objectives’ by driving substitution of SVHCs and promoting alternative chemicals
ECHA: 2nd consultation on phthalates’ authorization
ECHA consults on uses of DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIBP which may no longer be exempted from authorization, including FCM uses; deadline for comments March 12, 2019
ECHA consults on identification of 8 SVHCs
ECHA opens public consultation on proposals to identify 8 substances of very high concern; deadline for comments April 23, 2018; 5 substances relevant for food contact
How to achieve a robust chemical testing program?
A commentary paper recommends strong engagement of the scientific community