July 20, 2015
Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units host endocrine disruptor webinar on July 22, 2015; new scientific studies on EDC exposure and reproductive and pediatric health will be discussed
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The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
July 17, 2015
Study by regulatory enforcement officers highlights insufficient compliance work by polyolefin producers on migrating substances from plastics intended for food contact
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July 16, 2015
U.S. company Newlight turns agricultural methane emissions into plastic materials
Topics: bioplastics
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July 16, 2015
ILSI Europe publishes guidance document on risk assessment of non-intentionally added substances in food contact materials
Topics: NIAS
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July 16, 2015
ECHA hosts webinar on safer alternatives to hazardous chemicals on September 22, 2015; registration now open
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July 16, 2015
New strategy by EU Lab for Alternatives to Animal Testing focuses on computational models for chemical behavior in humans; supports steps to phase out animal testing
Topics: JRC
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July 15, 2015
EFSA’s CEF Panel publishes scientific opinions considering both applications safe for use in food contact materials
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July 15, 2015
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers post-consumer PET recycling processes 'Coveris' and 'ExtruPET' safe for contact with almost all types of foodstuffs
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July 14, 2015
U.S. spring water brands use re-sealable aluminum cans as an alternative to plastic bottles
Topics: aluminum
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July 14, 2015
Joint Research Centre publishes 3rd report on EC definition of nanomaterials; options for clarification and improved applicability presented
Topics: JRC, nanomaterials
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