Workshop at the European Parliament discusses several major challenges to current FCM regulation and enforcement, unites diverse stakeholders in their call for improvements
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January 28, 2016
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December 22, 2015
External factors in development of cancer
New study suggests that 70-90% of cancer risk is due to environmental exposures and lifestyle choices
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May 15, 2020
Governments and stakeholders reflect on toxics in recycling
Recycling association, non-governmental organization, and European Commission comment on ways to safely minimize and manage substances of concern in recycling streams during transition to circular economy; Dutch national institute publishes report identifying challenges and recommendations, describes 2050 national goal
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December 17, 2013
Nano Network publishes annual report
Annual report of EFSA’s Nano Network published; suggests genotoxic test guidelines for nanomaterials
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March 29, 2016
Industry pushes for EU-wide regulation
Beverage carton and flexible packaging industry groups call for harmonized, EU-wide legislation for all types of food contact materials
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March 6, 2019
Safer materials for food packaging
Report by venture capital fund Safer Made identifies innovation needs for safer food packaging, aims to connect companies and investors
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December 9, 2020
EUBP panel: Biodegradable plastic’s contribution for climate-neutral economy
15th European Bioplastics (EUBP) conference panel discusses role of biodegradable plastics in achieving climate neutral circular economy, argues application should be limited to waste collection applications; notes many composters still reject plastics, communication and clarification needed
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June 30, 2020
ENVI committee adopts resolution on chemicals strategy
Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) Committee of European Parliament passes resolution calling for upcoming chemicals strategy to fully apply precautionary and polluter-pays principles; resulting legislation should address and minimize endocrine disrupting and other hazardous chemicals in products including food packaging and recycled materials
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May 17, 2013
Opinion: US FDA may be inclined to review food additive rules
The recent cases of industrial contaminants in food containers and water bottles place pressure on the US Food and Drug Administration to revise its rules
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March 27, 2020
Mass balance principles for plastic recycling
American Chemistry Council (ACC) proposes principles for applying mass balance approach in plastics recycling; includes traceability across supply chain and third-party auditing to verify product claims
