Food Packaging Forum publishes recordings and presentations of workshop on Threshold of Toxicological Concern, freely accessible
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March 2, 2015
News conference on the costs of EDCs
Simulcast event will discuss new series of studies suggesting that EDC exposure costs EU billions annually, to be held on March 5, 2015
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June 6, 2017
New German packaging law
German parliament passes new packaging law aiming to increase recycling and prevention of packaging waste; law enters into force January 1, 2019
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April 11, 2018
Sweden: New website on safety of nanomaterials
Swedish platform on nanomaterial safety publishes new website with information on safety aspects of nanomaterials
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October 13, 2023
PFAS are present in Vietnam FCMs, especially mochi paper trays
First study to assess per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food contact materials (FCMs) in Vietnam detects them in 16 out of 18 samples; mostly in low levels but up to 624 ng/g in mochi paper tray; authors call for more focus on Global South since PFAS research focus is mostly on the North
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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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June 7, 2017
EFSA guidance on substances in infant food
EFSA issues new guidance on the risk assessment of substances in food intended for infants younger than 16 weeks; guidance applies from now on to EFSA food safety assessments
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April 12, 2018
Sweden supports EU restrictions on microplastics
Swedish Chemicals Agency sees need for extended ban on microplastics in cosmetic and other chemical products, endorses restriction at EU level
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April 6, 2021
India plans ban on single-use plastic items
Government authority publishes draft ban set to come into force in three phases; would ban import, manufacture, and sale of plastic candy and ice cream sticks after January 1, 2022; expands ban to include plates, cups, cutlery, trays, certain wrapping films after July 1, 2022; proposal open for public comment until May 2021
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January 4, 2021
ANEC proposes alternative FCM regulatory approach
European Association for the Coordination of Consumer Representation in Standardization (ANEC) position paper criticizes industry self-control in food contact material (FCM) legislation; recommends set of guiding principles; includes significantly reducing number of approved substances and materials, requiring pre-market authorization for all substances in final materials including non-intentionally added
