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mayo 27, 2021
EU consumer groups find chemicals of concern above recommended limits in single-use tableware made of molded plant fiber or palm leaf, and paper straws; of 57 sampled items, 53% have chemical concentrations above recommended limits, including 100% of molded plant-fiber plates and bowls; per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) present in 66% of articles, pesticide residues in 28%; argues EU must create chemical regulations for non-plastic single-use food packaging
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agosto 17, 2018
Swiss and Austrian researchers show that soil microorganisms fully metabolize biodegradable polymer polybutylene adipate terephthalate; European Bioplastics deems doubts about biodegradable plastics clarified
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abril 24, 2014
US FDA releases new Food Code Reference System, answers questions on food safety in the food retail and service sector
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abril 4, 2013
Director of the Hamner Institute proposes pragmatic approach to increase chemical safety
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mayo 22, 2014
Minnesota bans anti-bacterial chemical from most retail consumer hygiene products; triclosan also used in food packaging
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agosto 28, 2019
Prime Minister announces goal of banning waste plastic, paper, and glass exports; reviewing options to better handle and reduce waste domestically; bans to be implemented ‘as soon as practicable’
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enero 31, 2018
Company Synvina plans to operate commercial reference plant to produce FDCA, main building block for PEF, by 2023-2024
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junio 3, 2020
Ministry notifies World Trade Organization of draft law, may apply specific measures to group of 17 food contact materials (FCM) and articles; addresses recycled plastics, traceability and labeling, good manufacturing practices; open for comments until July 27, 2020
