European drinking water association calls for harmonized EU-wide implementation of the Drinking Water Directive and common approach for acceptance of materials and products in contact with drinking water
France updates action plan on EDCs
National draft action plan on EDCs open for consultation; Health and Environmental Alliance submits comments, welcomes initiative
Walmart continues reducing problematic substances
U.S. retailer Walmart further reduces use of 8 high priority chemicals in its products; NGOs welcome progress
Mechanical seals risk food contamination
Ensuring compliance of seals used in food production equipment is essential for food production safety
Beverage carton recycling grows in Europe
Recycling of beverage cartons in the EU reaches 48% in 2017; total recovery rate at 76%
Survey finds food safety to be a major packaging trend
A study finds that industry professionals rank food safety in the top three trends in the packaging industry together with cost and sustainability.
ChemSec evaluates largest chemical producers
Organization releases ChemScore tool that scores top 35 chemical producers based on hazardous chemicals in product portfolios, design strategies, transparency, and history of accidents and controversies; aims to inform investors and promote investment in responsible chemical companies
TSCA reform bill approved by U.S. House of Representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives votes in favor of Toxic Substances Control Act reform bill; U.S. Senate will vote in July 2015
Glass packaging continues to grow
Industry group reports 1% growth in glass packaging production, attributes increase to environmentally conscious consumers
Second bill introduced to reform TSCA
US Senators Barbara Boxer and Edward Markey introduced second chemical reform legislation, calls for ban on asbestos