Authorship of new chemical safety act introduced by U.S. Senators David Vitter and Tom Udall is being questioned
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March 19, 2015
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February 16, 2016
Long-term migration from PVC coating
FDA scientists question utility of long-storage migration testing conditions; find increasing migration of benzoguanamine with longer storage
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October 31, 2017
EFSA assesses ‘Krones’ recycling process
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers PET made from recycling process ‘Krones’ safe for use in food contact articles for all types of foodstuffs under certain conditions
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August 23, 2017
Coffee cups made from husk
Australian start-up creates reusable coffee cups from husk waste accumulating during coffee processing; cups intended for café and home environments as alternative to ceramics and single-use disposable cups
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December 8, 2015
Regulatory changes for food packaging
Chemical safety and compliance key issues at plastic and paper food contact industry meeting; plastics recycling, NIAS, chemicals of concern and upcoming regulatory changes discussed
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June 15, 2017
EFSA evaluates ‘Alimpet’ recycling process
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers PET made from recycling process ‘Alimpet’ safe for use in food trays and containers intended for contact with all types of foodstuffs, except packaged water
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September 23, 2020
Walmart responds to increase in use of priority chemicals
US retailer reports 1% increase in footprint across its product assortment from 2017 to 2018; aims to achieve 10% reduction by 2022; plans to finish analysis and publish most recent data later this year
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June 15, 2017
EFSA evaluates ‘EREMA' recycling process
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers PET made from recycling process ‘EREMA Recycling (MPR, Basic and Advanced technologies)’ safe for use in food contact articles under certain conditions
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February 1, 2017
Fluorinated chemicals in fast food packaging in U.S.
Scientists demonstrate high prevalence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in U.S. fast food packaging; PFOA found despite phase out announced
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March 7, 2013
2 new Substances of Very High Concern also allowed for food contact
Of the 54 new substances listed as Substance of Very High Concern under REACH, 2 are authorized for use in plastic food contact materials in Europe
