ChemSec and CIEL discuss UN overview reports on endocrine disruptors, highlight value of SIN List, importance of using scientific information for policies and regulations
A new roadmap to transform the European chemical industry
European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) and European Commission publish roadmap to incorporate EU goals for the green and digital transformation into the chemicals sector by 2050; defines nearly 200 actions for the chemical industry with technological investments, and regulatory steps necessary; implementation expected to begin spring 2023
Third roundtable meeting on endocrine disruptors
EDC roadmap, impact assessment, public consultation and on-going studies discussed by members of the European Commission and Parliament
New Chinese standards for inks and adhesives coming soon
China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment drafts new standards for food contact adhesives and printing inks, revises other existing standards
Compliance for Sustainable Materials and Packaging
Overview of New Indian and UAE Food Contact Legislation: Way to Packaging and Product Compliance
Overview of Mercosur Food Contact Regulations and Route to Compliance
Draft EU regulation streamlines certification of plastic FCM recycling processes
European Commission (EC) proposes regulation simplifying the process for the development, certification, and use of recycled plastic food contact materials (FCMs) in the EU; would replace earlier regulation (EC) No 282/2008; open for public comment until January 10, 2022
EFSA calls for comments on scientific uncertainty
EFSA draft guidance document on uncertainty in scientific assessments open for public consultation until September 10, 2015
Opinion: Chemicals must be excluded from TTIP
NGOs from the EU and the U.S. ask chair of EU Parliament Trade Committee to support exclusion of chemicals from TTIP trade negotiations