EFSA’s CEP Panel working group on recycling plastics holds 1st meeting; minutes now available online
Reviewing BPA’s toxicity
New study reviews toxicological research of BPA, considers BPA a toxicant to female and potentially male reproductive systems
New experts for CEF panel
EFSA seeks new experts for the Scientific Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids
Study finds UV stabilizers with endocrine-disrupting potential in plastics
Research study identifies 8 of 13 benzotriazole UV stabilizers (BUVSs) as endocrine disruptors; finds 8 of 9 tested BUVSs in polyolefin packaging
Silk protein food coating
Researchers develop edible food coating made from fibroin protein; show potential for improved preservation of perishable foods
Authorship of chemicals bill questioned
Authorship of new chemical safety act introduced by U.S. Senators David Vitter and Tom Udall is being questioned
FPF Workshop 2020: Hazardous chemicals in FCMs
Stefan Merkel presents recent work of German Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR); Lisa Zimmermann discusses bioassay-based toxicity assessment of conventional plastics, bioplastics, and plant-based materials; Andrew Turner emphasizes presence of toxic brominated flame retardants in recycled plastics, uses of hazardous heavy metals in colored decorations applied to glass articles
UN Environment Assembly on plastic pollution
UN member states review several resolutions on plastic pollution and single-use plastics at fourth UN Environment Assembly; CIEL argues that resulting agreements do not provide the scale and urgency needed
BPA: New window of susceptibility identified
Exposure during pregnancy affected mouse mothers’ glucose metabolism later in life
New EFSA FCM working group: 1st meeting
EFSA’s CEP Panel working group on food contact materials holds 1st meeting; minutes now available online