Amendment to EU waste framework directive foresees obligation for suppliers to notify ECHA of SVHCs present in articles, aims to create transparent and non-toxic material cycles for circular economy
Online conference on food packaging migration
Free online conference on March 13, 2015 hosted by news provider Food Production Daily
Opinion: TTIP essential for success of chemical industry
European chemical industry sees great economic opportunities in TTIP while maintaining the high safety standards provided by REACH
Harmonizing FCM regulation
Conclusions of Luxembourg conference on FCMs published; harmonization of FCM regulation at EU level desired, improvement of risk assessments and declarations of compliance needed
Resources for eliminating toxic chemicals from food packaging
UP Scorecard webinar features presentations from Food Packaging Forum and other industry experts on why toxic chemicals in foodware and food packaging are a business risk and what can be done about it; introduces a range of new resources to help companies establish effective chemical strategies
US EPA updates regulatory actions on chemicals
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces procedural changes to strengthen its review of new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); removes confidentiality status of 377 chemicals; releases PFAS Roadmap with timeline of policy actions and commitments
Plasticizers linked to oxidative stress
New study associates phthalate exposure to oxidative stress during pregnancy, indicative of a variety of health effects
Target presents new sustainable packaging goals
U.S. retailer Target announces new sustainability goals for its own-brand packaging, pledges efforts to improve recycling and increase demand for recycled packaging
Walmart evaluates its chemical footprint
Walmart becomes first retailer to participate in Chemical Footprint Project survey, measuring its use and reduction of chemicals of concern
EU Parliament debates single-use plastics
EU Parliament debates directive on reducing marine litter from plastics, including restrictions for specific single-use plastic products; final vote scheduled for October 24, 2018