EFSA publishes scientific opinions on perfluorinated processing aid and monomer for can coating
Additives market: 60 billion USD by 2020
Additives market to grow from 12.6 to 17 million tonnes until 2020, industry reports
EDC’s role in autism
New study searches for links between EDCs and autism; finds association between PFOA and the disease
Taiwan starts rPET review process to support circular food packaging
Taiwan Food and Drug Administration publishes application and certification process for processing recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) for food contact; review process similar to those in the US and EU; manufacturers must demonstrate recycled pellets comply with either US or EU safety regulations
Increase in demand for biodegradable films
Demand for biodegradable films forecasted to increase 5.4% annually, reach a market value of $122 million; growing composting infrastructure and government initiatives to reduce landfilling to boost growth
Danish and Swedish ministers concerned over delay of EDC criteria
Danish and Swedish Ministers of the Environment send letter to EU Commissioners, express concern over delay of EDC criteria and the inclusion of socio-economic criteria in the public consultation
EFSA: 2 more safe PET recycling processes
EFSA considers PET recycling processes “Pheonix-ESPS” and “RPC Cobelplast” safe
ECHA RAC: New hazard classification melamine and BPS
European Chemicals Agency’s Risk Assessment Committee (ECHA RAC) agrees on classifications of bisphenol S as category 1b reproductive toxicant, melamine as category 2 carcinogen
US: lack of funding for public health
NGO publishes report reviewing public health funding and key health facts in the US
New German packaging law
German parliament passes new packaging law aiming to increase recycling and prevention of packaging waste; law enters into force January 1, 2019