Advertising Standards Authority informs Pepsi Lipton International and Aqua Pura their “100% recycled” and “eco-friendly” labeling breaches advertising code; advertising implies the whole beverage container made from recycled materials even though cap and label are from virgin material; argue that eco-friendly label needs evidence
HRC48 Side Event – The right to science in the context of toxic substances
UK regulator acts to limit greenwashing
International conference on microplastics, nanoplastics & human health
Food contact materials and gut health: Implications for toxicity assessment and relevance of high molecular weight migrants
EU MEP calls for removing hazardous chemicals in FCMs
Belgian Member of European Parliament (MEP) Frédérique Ries publishes article urging European Commission to follow-through in restricting hazardous chemicals in revised food contact materials (FCMs) regulation; criticizes REACH restricted chemicals still being allowed for use in FCMs