National Geographic raises awareness about the global plastic waste crisis, publishes running list of actions against plastic pollution
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October 2, 2018
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October 1, 2012
Prenatal cadmium levels associated with lower IQ in children
Cohort study in rural Bangladesh finds that maternal cadmium levels are linked to IQ in 5-year-olds.
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July 14, 2023
ZWE report reviews shortcomings of current EU FCM chemicals regulations
Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) discusses gaps and inconsistencies of current FCM legislation; argues it needs reform to ensure chemical safety of products holistically; provides recommendations for improvements
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September 26, 2017
Hazardous chemicals in different materials
Swedish Chemicals Agency to map hazardous substances in rubber, silicone, paper and board, targeting chemicals of concern not yet regulated in the EU
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October 3, 2019
U.S. authorities’, CHEM Trust’s recent efforts on PFAS
U.S. EPA submits proposals for significant new use rule for long-chain PFAS, additions to toxics release inventory; Connecticut PFAS task force publishes draft action plan, proposes to evaluate requiring disclosure of PFAS in products; CHEM Trust publishes briefing on PFAS calling for urgent action on the entire family of chemicals
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October 19, 2021
India allows recycled plastics in food contact
India overturns 2016 amendment to Plastic Waste Management Rules; recycled plastics now allowed in food contact applications; change went into effect six days after official notification was posted
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October 12, 2023
Stakeholder task force releases guidelines for compostable products legislation
US Composting Council, Biodegradable Products Institute, industry, and civil society organizations collaborate on publishing principles to guide policymakers; suggest requirement for third-party certification of compostability claims; present clear rules for labeling and product design
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July 2, 2014
Danish phthalate ban dropped
European Commission estimates Danish phthalate ban to contradict EU rules, Danish Minister of the Environment drops ban for the time being
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February 27, 2017
EFSA: Survey on uncertainty in risk assessment
EFSA runs survey on communication of uncertainty in scientific risk assessments
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March 22, 2016
Commission decides against EU nano register
European Commission declines EU register for nanomaterials and confirms that new information requirements for nanomaterials under REACH will not be introduced before 2018
