US FDA approves antioxidant for FCMs: nonylphenol-free phosphite for use in LDPE and HDPE
Recordings of TTC workshop available online
Food Packaging Forum publishes recordings and presentations of workshop on Threshold of Toxicological Concern, freely accessible
France pressured to reverse its ban on BPA
UK government deems the ban unnecessary
OECD and ILSI hold PFAS virtual events
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to hold webinar on developments in analytical and monitoring methods for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on June 11, 2020; International Life Sciences Institute (ISLI) to hold virtual symposium on scientific gaps for risk assessment of PFAS in food and food packaging on June 23, 2020
Alternatives to bisphenol A
Replacement of endocrine disrupting chemical taking place for some products, other applications face more obstacles according to a report in Nature
Draft of EU chemicals strategy shows internal disagreements
Leaked draft version developed by DG Environment and commented on by DG Grow; proposed mixture assessment factor not supported by DG Grow, overall wording requested to be ‘less definitive and committing’; NGOs concerned revisions could place public health behind corporate interests
FPF launches webinar series on EU chemicals strategy
First webinar on March 18, 2021, within Food Packaging Forum’s (FPF) webinar series on challenges and opportunities for food contact materials within the EU’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability; will feature two expert talks on hazardous chemicals and on a history of safe and sustainable chemistry to support implementation of the strategy; registration open and free
Opinion: REACH can benefit SMEs
News provider euronews argues that small and medium sized businesses can be successful under European chemical regulation
BPA may be linked to autism spectrum disorder
New study shows BPA is metabolized to lesser extent in children with autism spectrum disorder
We Choose Reuse campaign publishes open letter
Break Free from Plastic announces open letter as part of ‘We Choose Reuse’ campaign, demands strong political action to set up successful reuse systems; highlights current challenges such high investment and operating costs; will be delivered to officials on June 16, 2021