News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
July 15, 2016
Scientists discuss models available for estimating human exposure to chemicals through food; chemical inputs from processing, packaging, storage, and transportation are underreported
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July 14, 2016
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers ground sunflower seed hulls and diethyl[[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]methyl]phosphonate safe for use in food contact materials under certain conditions
Topics: EFSA
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July 13, 2016
Environmental law organization ClientEarth publishes legal opinion judging the European Commission’s EDC criteria non-compliant with the mandating regulations
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July 13, 2016
European Commission’s Director for Food and Feed Safety, Innovation affirms Commission’s commitment to protect human health and environment from endocrine disruptors
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July 13, 2016
Members of the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee vote in favor of draft report recommending improvements to FCM regulations; CHEM Trust blog reviews report; final vote scheduled for October 2016
Topics: regulation
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July 12, 2016
Collaborative on Health and the Environment hosts call on July 13, 2016 to discuss science, implementation, and implications of reformed Toxic Substances Control Act
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July 12, 2016
Chemical Footprint Project hosts webinar on July 14, 2016 providing a detailed look at its 2016 annual report
Topics: events
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July 12, 2016
EU launches ToxRisk project aiming to develop more efficient and animal-free chemical safety assessment
Topics: toxicity testing
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July 11, 2016
CHEM Trust hosts expert workshop on gaps and overlaps between EU chemicals regulation REACH and EU food contact materials legislation; meeting notes available online
Topics: REACH, regulation
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July 11, 2016
Project TENDR consensus statement calls for action against environmental chemicals affecting children’s brains and contributing to disorders such as autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities
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