News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
July 22, 2016
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers basic copper (II) carbonate and citric acid with sodium hydrogen carbonate safe for use in intelligent and active food contact materials under certain conditions
Topics: EFSA
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July 21, 2016
American Chemistry Council informs about the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, the updated U.S. chemicals regulation
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July 21, 2016
Collaboration of international scientists develop SYRINA framework for reviewing and assessing studies on endocrine disruptors; urge regulators to use these new methods for decision-making
Topics: endocrine disruptor, regulation
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July 21, 2016
Scientific panel and U.S. National Toxicology Program conclude that PFOA and PFOA are likely hazardous to the human immune system
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July 20, 2016
European Commission and International Network for Government Science Advice host conference on science and policy making on September 29-30, 2016 in Brussels, Belgium
Topics: European Commission, events
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July 20, 2016
European Commission’s Joint Research Centre reviews risk assessments of chemical mixtures for e.g. pesticides, phthalates, and FCMs; identifies need to address mixtures across chemical classes and legislative sectors
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July 20, 2016
European Commission launches two public consultations on proposed EDC criteria for plant protection and biocidal products; feedback can be given until July 28, 2016
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July 19, 2016
The Huffington Post reports on U.S. grocery stores offering only bulk, unpackaged food and household products to reduce food and packaging waste
Topics: recycling
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July 19, 2016
Chemical Watch report summarizes debates of 2016 Helsinki Chemicals Forum; focus on circular economy, perfluorinated chemicals, data sharing, and other topics
Topics: circular economy, fluorinated substances
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July 19, 2016
Germany notifies EU Commission of new draft regulation for printed food contact materials; final decision not before October 6, 2016
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