New study links PFOS and PFOA exposure to osteoarthritis in women but association does not reach significance
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febrero 18, 2013
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septiembre 28, 2021
Spain plans ban of plastic packaging for fruits and vegetables
Following France’s example, Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition is drafting a decree to ban the sale of produce wrapped in plastic by 2023; wants to discourage sales of drinks in single-use plastic bottles by encouraging the installation of drinking fountains and bottle reuse systems
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octubre 13, 2022
UN committee recommends global ban of UV-328
18th meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Review Committee recommends global elimination of the UV stabilizer known as UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention; time limited exemptions proposed for some current uses; Convention will review the proposal for finalization in May 2023
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agosto 10, 2021
FDA letter on plastic FCM fluorination
In a letter, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reminds manufacturers, distributors, and users “that only certain fluorinated polyethylene containers are authorized for food contact use”; reminder necessary following recent findings by US EPA and civil society organizations that some manufacturers are not following FDA regulations
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octubre 4, 2019
Registration of polymers in REACH
NGO ChemSec argues that registering polymers under REACH is ‘overdue’; registration would provide vital information about polymers’ properties and use
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febrero 23, 2023
US FDA updates to food contact inventory since August 2022
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) adds 26 new entries to its Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance Notifications (FCNs) since August 2022
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octubre 19, 2018
Oligomers in PBT and PEN polyesters
Scientists characterize oligomers in polybutylene terephthalate and polyethylene naphthalate intended for food contact; oligomer migration from PBT considered safe based on threshold of toxicological concern considerations
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diciembre 15, 2016
Male phthalate levels and embryo quality
New study finds inverse association between male urinary phthalate levels and embryo quality in couples undergoing assisted reproduction
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junio 4, 2019
EFSA FCM working group: 5th meeting
Minutes of the 5th meeting of EFSA’s CEP Panel working group on food contact materials now available online; continues risk-assessing several new FCMs, presents extensive summary of views on the current framework regulation
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julio 2, 2014
BPA to activate breast cancer cells
New study finds BPA active in aggressive breast cancer cell line, blocks common breast cancer drugs
