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Contribution of packing to PFC levels in food

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Global Commitment and Brand Audit reports 2019

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Coffee makers release lead

German risk assessment institute reports excessive lead migration from coffee and espresso makers, highest migration from portafilter machines

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REACH: Completeness of registration dossiers

ECHA commits to reevaluating the completeness of REACH substance registrations following a Board of Appeal ruling finding that ECHA has previously failed to adequately do so

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Coop Denmark bans PFAS in cosmetics

Danish retailer bans PFAS in all cosmetic products sold in its stores; informs suppliers of immediate change, remaining non-compliant products to be phased out in September 2019