Washington Times article addresses safety of BPA; concludes that safety at environmental exposure levels remains doubtful
Assessing perchlorate exposure in French infants
French study suggests that tolerable daily intake (TDI) for perchlorate could be exceeded in some children, sources of perchlorate must be fully identified to reduce exposure
Opinion: Obsogens play important role in widespread obesity
Scientist asserts in lifestyle journal that consumer chemicals are culprit of increased obesity
FDA: Guidance on FCMs in contact with infant food
U.S. FDA publishes draft guidance on substances to come in contact with infant formula and breast milk; comments to be submitted by February 7, 2017
Experts declare FCM substance a likely carcinogen
US National Toxicology Panel revises draft Reports of Carcinogens, food contact substance pentachlorophenol status lowered to likely human carcinogen
Phthalates petition: Call for comments extended
Comments to FDA petition on the use of ortho-phthalates as indirect food additives can be submitted until September 19, 2016
US: Bill to introduce BPA warnings on food packaging
US Senator Diane Feinstein introduces “BPA in Food Packaging Right to Know Act”
FPF Workshop 2017: Ensuring the safety of FCMs in a global economy
Presentations and podium discussion at Food Packaging Forum 2017 workshop cover risk communication, the role of testing labs and enforcement, regulatory updates, and transparency issues
Opinion: FDA fails to ensure food safety
Scientific perspectives article discusses current gaps in assessment and regulation of chemicals in food by U.S. FDA, illustrates problems with perchlorate example, calls for immediate action to protect child health
GRAS determination for food additives under review
Washington Post questions whether the rising number of food additives is a consequence of waning FDA scrutiny