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Germany notifies WTO of MOAH restrictions

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Switzerland strengthens FCM regulation

Switzerland amends FCM regulation to better align with EU provisions; specifies bans and specific migration limits for epoxy derivatives, prohibits BPA migration from varnished or coated FCMs in products for young children

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Migration of PAAs from napkins into food

Scientists address migration of primary aromatic amines from colored paper napkins into food; cold water extracts provide reliable estimates of migration into food