EFSA report summarizes comments received regarding genotoxicity assessment of chemicals in food and feed
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febrero 12, 2018
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junio 23, 2022
Behavioral studies shed light on how to increase reuse, recycling, and sustainable packaging use
Two scientific studies explore recycling and reuse behavior and options for improvement; report that high level of perceived policy effectiveness can favor residents’ recycling behavior; combine environmental impacts assessment with behavioral science to determine best packaging reuse option and system; third study evaluates consumers’ response to sustainable packaging when benefit trade-offs are involved
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marzo 11, 2020
EFSA risk assessment of chlorinated paraffins
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) publishes assessment and outcome from public consultation, finds insufficient data to complete robust exposure assessment and risk characterization; no health-based guidance value defined
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enero 31, 2013
EFSA publishes report of member state meeting on BPA
EFSA made a full report of the EU Member State meeting on BPA in October available online
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junio 21, 2018
Effects of fetal and developmental exposures
Peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health presents collection of selected articles on fetal and developmental exposure effects, the topic of the PPTOX VI conference of May 2018
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noviembre 9, 2021
EFSA publishes draft opinion and protocol for phthalates in FCMs
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) publishes draft opinion on prioritization of phthalates used in food contact materials (FCMs), protocol for dietary exposure assessment of prioritized substances; both documents open for public comment until December 16, 2021
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octubre 7, 2016
Adverse health effects of low-dose mixtures
Scientists evaluate health effects of a mixture of 27 environmental chemicals in rats exposed to low concentrations comparable to current human exposure levels; find effects on weight, histology, gene expression in the liver, and metabolome of blood plasma
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julio 31, 2013
ACC applauds EFSA draft opinion on BPA
American Chemistry Council responds to publication of EFSA’s new draft scientific opinion on BPA exposure
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diciembre 5, 2016
EFSA working group on FCMs: Latest meetings
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on FCMs available on EFSA’s website
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julio 11, 2019
EFSA FCM working group: 7th meeting
Minutes of the 7th meeting of EFSA’s CEP Panel working group on food contact materials now available online; group discusses three draft opinions including review of untreated wood flour and fibers
