US FDA publishes draft guidances on nanotechnology in food, cosmetics and animal feed; manufacturers encouraged to consult with the agency before marketing their products
The chemistry of the future is green
Potential and problems of green chemistry discussed at conference hosted by The Guardian
EU to monitor mineral oil hydrocarbons in food
EU Commission adopts recommendation to monitor mineral oil hydrocarbons in food and in materials and articles intended for food contact; 2017-2018 monitoring data to be submitted to EFSA by February 2019
Report on risk of microplastics
Scientists conclude no widespread risk currently posed by micro and nanoplastics; note limited evidence, measurement difficulty, and potential change with ongoing pollution
Guidance on sorting for recycling
Plastics Recyclers Europe publishes guidance on sorting to enable high-quality recycling
Commentary on chemical pollution calls for prioritizing health
Author describes the planet’s chemical legacy and emphasizes need for targeted global approach to contend with chemical pollution
Conference on sustainable packaging
Packaging design agency PACOON hosts conference on sustainable packaging – SOLPACK 2.0 – on March 8-9, 2017 in Munich
Second episode of ‘Unwrapping Food Packaging’ video blog released
Food Packaging Forum publishes second episode of new video blog; discusses if low levels of chemicals migrating from food packaging are safe; introduces viewers to the concepts of non-monotonic dose response, endocrine disrupting chemicals, mixture toxicity, and timing of exposure
Scientists respond to revised EDC criteria
Endocrine Society comments on revised EDC criteria, scientists send open letter to EC; judge that revised drafts do attempt addressing several concerns raised previously, but the changes are still insufficient and proposed criteria ‘not fit for purpose’
News on European nanomaterial registry
European Commission launches public consultation on policy options intended to increase transparency on nanomaterials in consumer products