Article in Le Monde critically discusses European Commission’s impact assessment on criteria to identify EDCs; final EDC criteria expected on June 15, 2016
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May 23, 2016
Events 2020 Workshop
Improving the chemical safety of food contact articles: Linking policy-making with scientific research
The 2020 Food Packaging Forum (FPF) Workshop took place virtually on October 21-23, 2020 under the theme “Improving the chemical safety of food contact articles: Linking policy-making with scientific research.” The event featured a range of high profile speakers from different areas of expertise who provided insights into the latest science and policy-making within the field, as well as discussed how these two sides could better interface with one another. The interactive event brought together over 200 registered participants, offering […]
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January 18, 2016
EU workshop on FCMs
European Parliaments hosts workshop on food contact materials on January 26, 2016 in Brussels; registration open until January 19, 2016
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January 28, 2013
Controversy about California’s intent to declare BPA a reproductive hazard
Listing BPA as a reproductive hazard would require warning signs on packaging, but only at high levels
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November 28, 2018
More toxic chemicals in recycled plastics products
Environmental NGOs find brominated dioxins in children’s toys, highlight need to avoid recycling of materials containing hazardous chemicals
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October 6, 2014
California plastic bag ban
California becomes first US state to ban plastic bags
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January 24, 2013
European Parliament sends clear message to European Commission to act on EDCs
ENVI Committee of the European Parliament adopts DRAFT report on endocrine disruptors
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March 4, 2016
Recommendations for BPA risk management
Dutch institute for public health (RIVM) releases second part of its BPA report; advises reconsidering the exposure limit values at EU level and rapidly implementing further exposure reduction measures
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December 1, 2017
Public FCM stakeholder forum?
EU Commission considers creating FCM stakeholder forum for public interest groups; forum to convene at least once a year to provide input on current and future regulations
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May 8, 2015
California adds BPA to list of reproductive toxicants
California scientific expert panel decided to add BPA to the list of chemicals known to cause reproductive harm, NRDC applauds while ACC disagrees
