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November 18, 2013

Optimism for TSCA reform

Newspaper The Hill reports on awaited U.S.’ chemical safety law reform, Committee hearing shows U.S. Senators generally in favor of bill

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December 17, 2021

Mercosur updates plastic food packaging regulation

South American trade bloc to no longer allow bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic food contact articles designed for children under 3 years old, lowers migration limit from other plastic FCAs; sets migration limits for 9 metals from plastic FCAs; adds substances to positive list for plastics and for cellulosic materials

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October 30, 2020

European Council approves framework for drinking water recast

Position supports recasting EU Drinking Water Directive to consider safety of materials that come into contact with drinking water; will specify minimum hygiene requirements, create positive lists of material starting substances, compositions, and chemical constituents

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July 21, 2020

The Globe and Mail article on human microplastics exposure

Author Rick Smith describes experiment carried out on himself with University of Rochester to identify uptake of microplastics in his diet; article discusses unknowns and concerns held by scientific experts, criticizes increased plastic use during COVID-19 pandemic

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May 22, 2014

US State bans triclosan

Minnesota bans anti-bacterial chemical from most retail consumer hygiene products; triclosan also used in food packaging

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April 22, 2016

BPA absorption in the mouth

Scientists compare internal levels and metabolism of BPA after gavage or diet administration; demonstrate significant buccal absorption of BPA from solid foods

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