California becomes first US state to ban plastic bags
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October 6, 2014
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January 22, 2013
New York Times: Endocrine Disruptors, the culprits of increasing obesity rates
The New York Times publishes an article discussing the role of endocrine disruptors in increasing obesity rates around the world
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January 11, 2017
U.S.: Less new chemicals approved for market
Number of new chemical substances approved for market release decreased by half since reform of Toxic Substances Control Act; development of low-hazard chemicals advised
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July 29, 2021
Bill to require US FDA to reexamine chemicals used in food
Representative Jan Schakowsky introduces Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2021 to the United States House of Representatives; the bill would require the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regularly review the chemicals used in foods, particularly those approved through the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) rule; would establish an Office of Food Safety Reassessment and reestablish a food advisory committee
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July 15, 2016
Modeling chemical exposure via food
Scientists discuss models available for estimating human exposure to chemicals through food; chemical inputs from processing, packaging, storage, and transportation are underreported
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September 28, 2018
Green 10 manifesto
Green 10 coalition of environmental organizations identifies four priority areas ‘to promote a European Union that puts people and our planet first’
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February 25, 2014
German printing ink ordinance only in 2016
Paper Technology Foundation holds seminar in February 2014, German printing ink ordinance not to be expected before 2016
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August 18, 2020
How to regulate polymers?
Chemical Watch commentary addresses the nature of polymerization reactions, provides technical background information explaining the challenges in the registration of polymers under REACH
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February 7, 2017
Opinion: Public must engage in implementation of revised TSCA
Article in Daily Environmental Report summarizes strengths and weaknesses of the updated Toxic Substances Control Act; calls on public to engage in implementation process
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October 28, 2016
Walmart: Sustainable packaging playbook
U.S. retailer Walmart publishes Sustainable Packaging Playbook for its suppliers; highlights the need to innovate and to optimize design, source sustainably, and support recycling
