New study reviews in vitro toxicity of engineered nanomaterials, carbon nanotubes and titanium dioxide cause lung injury
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May 8, 2013
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January 28, 2021
Open access e-learning platform on food packaging sciences
Erasmus+ project FitNESS launches interdisciplinary e-learning platform; independent learning resource about food packaging and related topics from food science and technology, packaging technology, material science, toxicology, mass transfer, thermodynamics
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November 6, 2013
BfR answers consumer questions on EDCs
German risk assessment institute opens fourth online-dialogue forum for consumers, questions on EDCs to be answered by president
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June 30, 2021
Reviews on effects of micro- and nanoplastics in vitro and in vivo
Literature reviews summarize in vitro and in vivo studies on micro- and nanoplastics; report on various exposure and adsorption pathways and toxic effects of plastic particles; human health impacts to be evaluated under realistic exposure scenarios
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August 21, 2018
ACC: Myths and facts about food packaging
American Chemistry Council comments on American Academy of Pediatrics’ health concerns about food additives, claims ‘food packaging in the U.S. is best in class’
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February 3, 2015
Public consultation on EDCs: replies published
European Commission received 27 087 responses, majority submitted via online campaigns
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June 9, 2015
What is the best beverage packaging?
Article in Spiegel Online compares beverage packaging materials made of glass, plastic and aluminum; reusable glass or plastic bottles are considered most eco-friendly
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August 3, 2020
Game launched to inform about impacts of food choices
The Lexicon develops online game to bring awareness about personal food choices on health, environment, and culture; supporting resource articles provide insights from experts into developing sustainable diets, dietary guidelines, and making choices about the food we eat
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March 7, 2016
EU: Public consultation on chemicals legislation
European Commission announces public consultation on the regulatory fitness of chemicals legislation in the EU (REACH not included)
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August 8, 2013
GRAS: Financial conflicts of interest ubiquitous
New study investigates conflicts of interest in GRAS determinations of food additives, no independent expert panels
