Environmental Working Group publishes list of worst endocrine disruptors, recommendation on how to avoid them
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October 30, 2013
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April 10, 2013
Safety of Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substances
Environmental Health Perspectives publishes a comment on the US’ regulatory process of food additives
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November 13, 2014
Denmark and Sweden to increase political pressure on EU chemical regulation
Denmark and Sweden agree to strengthen cooperation on chemicals; shall lead to a stronger influence on EU chemicals policy-making
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April 8, 2016
Modeling of migration from LDPE
Scientists determine key parameters for modeling migration of benzophenone and several other contaminants from low density polyethylene into food simulants and foodstuffs; propose revision of worst-case scenario values
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May 3, 2016
Scientific consensus on chemicals and obesity
International scientists release Uppsala consensus statement agreeing on potential impact of environmental contaminants on metabolism and obesity; call for urgent action to reduce chemical exposure
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April 12, 2019
Ecodesign of plastics
NGO ECOS launches study on ecodesign of plastics; anticipated report seeks to assess available policy tools, identify development needs
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April 12, 2019
Nordic declaration on ocean plastics
Environment and climate ministers of Nordic countries release declaration calling for ‘global agreement to combat marine plastic litter and microplastics’
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June 2, 2020
Guidelines for characterization of recycling input
Plastics Recyclers Europe publishes new and revised characterization guiding requirements for recyclers to characterize received wastes, now includes recommended requirements for polyethylene and polypropylene films among others
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June 8, 2017
Paper cups difficult to recycle
Waterproofing chemicals in paper cups prevent re-pulping in commercial mills and thus impede recycling, according to new industry study
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January 18, 2019
Health effects of PFAS exposure
Epidemiologists examine possible associations between PFAS exposure and metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, fetal and child development
