Recycling of steel packaging in Europe reaches an all-time high of 77.5% in 2015
Spanish biomonitoring study on plastic exposure
Published study investigates concentrations of 15 phthalates and 12 phenols in urine samples from 20 adults, finds highest concentrations of monoethylphthalate and methylparaben, all phthalates detectable in all adults
Sweden to propose BPA analogue as SVHC
Swedish Chemicals Agency will propose 4,4′-isobutylethylidenediphenol as substance of very high concern to avoid regrettable substitution of bisphenol A
U.S. authorities’, CHEM Trust’s recent efforts on PFAS
U.S. EPA submits proposals for significant new use rule for long-chain PFAS, additions to toxics release inventory; Connecticut PFAS task force publishes draft action plan, proposes to evaluate requiring disclosure of PFAS in products; CHEM Trust publishes briefing on PFAS calling for urgent action on the entire family of chemicals
Reheating may enhance migration of substances from FCMs
ANSES recommends to carefully follow manufacturers’ instructions for reheating
Zürich statement on PFASs
Scientists and regulators release ‘Zürich statement on future actions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)’
Prototype of SVHC reporting database open for testing
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) releases prototype version of database, aims to help companies familiarize themselves with submitting notifications for substances of very high concern (SVHCs) in articles; final database to be launched in late 2020, become mandatory January 5, 2021
Korean children have excessive levels of lead and BPA
Korean Ministry of Environment publishes chemical exposure report; BPA levels twice as high as elsewhere
Philippines watchdog urges ban on PFAS
EcoWaste Coalition urges Philippines Environmental Management Bureau to ban PFAS as a class; highlights local study of elevated PFAS in women with breast cancer around Manila
Unpackaged foods trending in the U.S.
Article highlights increasing popularity of bulk, unpackaged foods in the U.S. and outlines benefits for both retailers and consumers: High margins, less food and packaging waste, price savings, familiarizing with new foods