New U.S. scientific study associates exposure to quaternary ammonium compounds with transgenerational birth defects in rodents
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August 8, 2017
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September 7, 2021
New Zealand symposium on food safety
First session of the New Zealand Food Safety Science & Research Centre annual symposium is a webinar on chemical contaminants in food; presentation on New Zealand-wide project to study impacts of microplastics on human health and natural resources; new project developing guidelines to help food industry navigate the use of food packaging containing recycled material
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April 19, 2016
Unwanted chemicals in processed food
Washington Post reports on study linking high fast food consumption to increased urinary phthalate levels, discusses chemical contamination of highly processed and packaged foods
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February 24, 2021
Washington state publishes updates on PFAS, draft criteria
Department of Ecology for the US state of Washington publishes alternatives assessment for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging, identifies alternatives for four packaging types; restrictions will come into force early 2023; working draft criteria defining “safer” and “feasible and available” for alternative assessments released for public comment
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January 19, 2017
EFSA BPA assessment protocol: 2nd meeting
EFSA’s CEF Panel Working Group on BPA assessment protocol holds second meeting on the safety reevaluation of BPA; meeting minutes available online
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May 1, 2015
New book on global FCM legislation
Publication provides overview of food contact legislation worldwide, includes chapters for specific FCMs such as plastics, regenerated cellulose, rubber, paper and card
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January 28, 2015
Study shows oral BPA intake to be of no risk for high exposures
Soup consumption did not lead to higher levels of the active form of BPA in blood of human volunteers, BPA eliminated in urine within 24 hours
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October 25, 2018
New EFSA plastics recycling working group: 1st meeting
EFSA’s CEP Panel working group on recycling plastics holds 1st meeting; minutes now available online
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June 11, 2014
Reviewing BPA’s toxicity
New study reviews toxicological research of BPA, considers BPA a toxicant to female and potentially male reproductive systems
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October 29, 2019
FPF Workshop 2019: How to improve FCM law and enforcement in the EU
Konrad Grob criticizes FCM regulation and enforcement in the EU, suggests future actions for improvement
