Authorship of new chemical safety act introduced by U.S. Senators David Vitter and Tom Udall is being questioned
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March 19, 2015
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March 15, 2023
Studies detect microplastics in food and link it to packaging, processing equipment
Several articles published since the beginning of 2023 have analyzed plastic particles in packaged foods and beverages, including salt, sugar, canned fish, bottled water, soft drinks, and cold tea; draw a connection to packaging and food processing; migration studies demonstrate particle release from plastic food containers and breastmilk storage bags; review develops 10 criteria for data quality assessment and find most studies “unreliable” on one or more criteria
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July 12, 2018
NGOs comment on UN EDC reports
ChemSec and CIEL discuss UN overview reports on endocrine disruptors, highlight value of SIN List, importance of using scientific information for policies and regulations
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December 6, 2021
European Bioplastics conference discusses bioplastics’ role within Green Deal
16th annual European Bioplastics conference focuses on role of bioplastics in EU policies, new opportunities of compostable plastics and their performance in the open environment, measuring and communicating sustainability of bio-based plastics, bioplastics market development, and applications
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February 27, 2019
Companies target 100% bio-based PET
New process converts non-food biomass into important feedstock for PET production; partner companies aim to achieve fully bio-based PET that is cost-competitive
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August 15, 2014
FCM compliance conference
Regulatory developments for food contact materials discussed at Intertek and European Plastics News conference on 15-16 October in Nice, France
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August 18, 2014
Common biocides cause reproductive problems in mice
Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) used in food processing plants affect fertility and fecundity
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June 24, 2020
FPF comments on EU chemicals strategy roadmap
Food Packaging Forum (FPF) submits feedback on European Commission’s roadmap to develop chemicals strategy for sustainability; calls for sufficient support to establish appropriate test methods, prioritize substitution of the known hazardous chemicals currently authorized for use in food contact materials
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November 25, 2014
JRC addresses combined exposure to chemicals
The EU Commission’s JRC publishes a comprehensive overview on safety assessment of chemical mixtures
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May 30, 2013
Low migration plastic compliant with EU 10/2011
Swiss packaging manufacturer meets stricter EU standard
