US EPA seeks advice of National Academy of Sciences, panel to assess health and ecological risks of alternatives to chemicals of concern
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septiembre 30, 2013
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marzo 28, 2013
Researchers blend renewably sourced plastic with natural biocide to create active packaging
Chitosan, polycaprolactone and wheat based polymers combine to make novel food packaging with biocidal and water scavenging properties, new research published by French researchers
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junio 1, 2021
Study assesses migration from recycled HDPE milk bottles
Paper in Resources, Conservation, and Recycling investigates chemical migration from recycled high-density polyethylene (rHDPE); when recycled milk bottles mixed with non-milk-bottle rHDPE, resulting plastic contaminated with chemicals of concern; rHDPE from well-sorted, decontaminated milk bottles may be clean enough for food contact; octocrylene and octinoxate still migrate at concerning levels, reduction may require further decontamination or changes in manufacturing or legislation
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enero 13, 2016
EFSA evaluates 2 substances for use in recycled PET
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers substances tetraethyl orthosilicate and hexamethyldisilazane safe for use in recycled PET intended for contact with all types of foodstuffs
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junio 13, 2018
Recommendations for non-toxic environment
Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) calls on EU Commission to release strategy for non-toxic environment, recommends 12 priority actions
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enero 31, 2017
Live webcast: Experts discuss endocrine disruptors
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health hosts expert panel to discuss latest research on endocrine disrupting chemicals, risk management and regulations today at 12:30pm EST (6:30pm CET); live webcast available
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febrero 25, 2020
EFSA publishes scientific opinion on PFAS in food
European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) latest draft opinion proposes group tolerable weekly intake (TWI) limit of 8 ng/kg body weight for 4 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); opens public comment period until April 20, 2020, plans technical workshop in Brussels on March 12, 2020
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marzo 18, 2013
Epidemiological study links BPA to childhood asthma, but cannot confirm earlier findings
New study finds postnatal BPA exposure to be positively and prenatal exposure to be negatively associated with risk of wheezing in children
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noviembre 13, 2018
EFSA: Consultation on TTC guidance
EFSA opens public consultation for guidance on using Threshold of Toxicological Concern in food safety assessment; public comments to be provided until January 8, 2019
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noviembre 17, 2017
Microplastics in mineral water
Scientists detect microplastics in mineral waters packed in plastic bottles, glass bottles, beverage cartons; highest content found in carbonated water from refillable plastic bottles; packaging is one possible contamination source
