Prof. Dr. Bruce Blumberg discusses chemicals that can interfere with the body’s fat metabolism in webinar hosted by Collaborative on Health and the Environment (CHE) on March 21, 2018
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March 13, 2018
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December 19, 2017
Impact study on REACH authorization
EU Commission impact study finds REACH authorization is ‘achieving its objectives’ by driving substitution of SVHCs and promoting alternative chemicals
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May 22, 2017
FPF webinar on Chinese FCM regulation: Part 2 video online
Food Packaging Forum held second part of webinar on food contact materials regulation in China on May 18, 2017; video recording and presentation slides now available
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Food Packaging Safety: Prioritization of hazardous substances
Jane Muncke from the Food Packaging Forum presents on the prioritization of hazardous substances in food packaging at the 2019 ILSI North America food packaging conference
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April 19, 2016
Nanomaterials in waste streams
Non-profit organizations call for better control of manufactured nanomaterials in waste streams in declaration with over 80 signatories worldwide
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December 21, 2017
FPF Workshop 2017: Speaker spotlights
Speakers of the 2017 Food Packaging Forum Workshop summarize their talks in short interviews; all interview videos now available online
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October 13, 2021
Why do “chemicals” need simplifying?
Scientists’ Viewpoint proposes ‘chemical simplification’ to deal with increasing chemical pollution; names reduction of number of chemicals used in products and grouping approaches as cornerstones for simplification and innovation in science and engineering as prerequisite
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February 15, 2016
Opinion: Public health revolution needed
New York Times article discusses exposure to toxic chemicals and long term health effects; calls for public health revolution to prevent further spread of preventable chronic diseases
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June 2, 2015
EFSA re-publishes scientific opinion on perchlorate in food
EFSA re-assesses dietary exposure to perchlorate; overall conclusions from 2014 not affected
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November 12, 2020
Stakeholders anticipate Biden’s changes to US chemicals regulations
President-elect’s environmental justice plan specifically targets ‘frontline’ communities affected most by chemical pollution, set to recognize per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous under US law; critics concerned over appointment of transition team member with history of defending PFAS manufacturers
