CHEM Trust responds to EU Commission’s public consultation on EDC criteria; urges EU institutions to change Commission’s proposal to better protect people and wildlife
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July 22, 2016
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June 7, 2024
Food Contact Materials and Health: A Crash Course
A Crash Course in Food Contact Materials and Health Are you new to the field and looking for a clear introduction to the latest science of food contact materials and health? On this page, we brought together an overview of all the basics in short videos and training modules. While our website still has many more in-depth resources to explore, this page is a great place to start. What are the Basics on Food Packaging and Chemicals? This webinar featuring […]
News Article
October 9, 2018
New Chinese standards for inks and adhesives coming soon
China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment drafts new standards for food contact adhesives and printing inks, revises other existing standards
News Article
March 21, 2024
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
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Compliance for Sustainable Materials and Packaging
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Overview of New Indian and UAE Food Contact Legislation: Way to Packaging and Product Compliance
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Overview of Mercosur Food Contact Regulations and Route to Compliance
News Article
April 25, 2016
DEHP recycling approved
European Commission’s REACH Committee gives green light for use of DEHP in recycled plastics
News Article
December 8, 2021
Draft EU regulation streamlines certification of plastic FCM recycling processes
European Commission (EC) proposes regulation simplifying the process for the development, certification, and use of recycled plastic food contact materials (FCMs) in the EU; would replace earlier regulation (EC) No 282/2008; open for public comment until January 10, 2022
News Article
June 22, 2015
EFSA calls for comments on scientific uncertainty
EFSA draft guidance document on uncertainty in scientific assessments open for public consultation until September 10, 2015
