Scientists assess short- and long-term migration from epoxy and acrylic-phenolic can coatings into food simulants; standard migration protocols need to be modified to better predict migration after long-term storage
BPA impedes cell signaling
Authors of new study consider BPA harmful in plastics, but possibly useful for tumor treatment
South Korea amending food packaging standards
Notification submitted to the World Trade Organization (WTO); notes changes planned to common manufacturing standards, allowing use of additional recycled plastic resins; comment period open until May 30, 2020
Study investigates fetal exposure to bisphenols
Study of 60 pregnant women finds frequent and high concentrations of bisphenols in maternal plasma, cord plasma, placenta
US Congress to once more consider BPA ban from food packaging
Congressman Markey introduces bill that would ban BPA and require FDA to review approved FCM substances
Scientists support EFSA’s revised risk assessment on BPA, commentary
Over 40 scientists jointly comment on chemical risk assessment practices; endorse European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) risk assessment on BPA; urge for more science-based regulation approaches
SOT FDA Colloqium: In Silico Methods for Food Ingredient, Dietary Supplement, and Cosmetic Safety
Integrated Approaches to Testing and Assessment: The Future of Regulatory Toxicology Assessment
U.S. FDA petitioned to ban several FCM substances
FDA announced filing of two food additive petitions submitted by consumer groups
Do you have information on ortho-phthalates in food contact? Tell the FDA
US Food and Drug Administration extends comment period on their request for information on ortho-phthalates in food contact. Submit information until December 27, 2022