U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires justification for confidential business information claims under reformed chemicals regulation TSCA
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febrero 2, 2017
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marzo 7, 2013
New study shows novel effects of low dose BPA exposures
Early life exposures to low doses of BPA studied in mice and linked to significant dose-dependent changes in animals’ biochemical response
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febrero 28, 2013
German TV channels sound a note of caution regarding plastic food packaging materials
2 German TV channels broadcasted programs in February investigating the use of chemicals in plastic food contact materials
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noviembre 6, 2020
New Plastics Economy progress report 2020
Ellen MacArthur Foundation summarizes progress made by business and government signatories since 2019; identifies focus towards increase of recycled content, phasing out problematic items; sees little development in increasing plastic packaging recyclability, reducing single-use packaging
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noviembre 6, 2020
Petition calls for McDonald’s to phase out PFAS
Drinking water contaminated by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the US motivates call for fast-food chain to cease use of the chemicals in its food packaging, reduce market demand
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agosto 12, 2016
Nano applications in food
EFSA-commissioned study finds nanotechnology most often used for food additives, food contact materials; nanoencapsulates, silver, titanium dioxide, silica common; increasing use of organic nanomaterials
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noviembre 19, 2018
2018 retailer ranking published
Non-profit organization Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families releases annual retailer report card; restaurant chains make insufficient efforts to remove hazardous chemicals from food packaging
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