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EFSA seeks comments on chemical mixtures research and prioritization

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) announces public consultation period concerning draft on “scientific criteria for grouping chemicals into assessment groups for human risk assessment” of chemical mixtures; particular focus on chemicals related to food and feed safety; seeking feedback from experts in chemical risk assessment, organizations and people in the field of chemicals mixtures and food safety; comment period ends July 10, 2021

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2013 Business Lunch

“Sustainable development and green chemistry” lunch in Zurich with the author of Our Stolen Future, Dr. John Peterson Myers

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Applying the safe and sustainable by design framework

European Joint Research Centre (JRC) publishes document to guide designers and assessors through the application of the voluntary Safe and Sustainable by Design framework; describes the steps of the framework, how to define system, frequently asked questions, and suggestions for where to find more information; following framework does not guarantee EU regulatory compliance; European Commission accepting feedback until August 30, 2024

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EFSA looking for stakeholders

EFSA opens registration for becoming an official stakeholder; calls on consumer groups, NGOs, industry, distributors, health professionals, academia, and food producers active at EU level

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New Center for Research on Ingredient Safety

Michigan State University and US Grocery Manufactures Association establish center dedicated to research and information on packaging ingredient safety

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Danish portal on nano-risk

Web platform to include tools for screening, assessing, and managing risks of nanomaterials and nano-containing products; targets occupational health and safety professionals