Hungarian researchers present new data on phthalate migration from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles into drinking water
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May 22, 2013
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May 17, 2013
Limited use of phthalates in medicines, no risks from parabens
European Medicines Agency publishes draft guideline on the use of phthalates and parabens
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May 28, 2014
Chemical migration from paper and board into dry foods
New study investigates migration from paper and board into fruits and vegetables, food simulant overestimates migration, washing, peeling and cooking largely ineffective at removing contaminants
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July 23, 2018
Safety assessment of biodegradable polymer
EFSA deems poly((R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate) safe for use in food contact materials for dry or solid food
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April 2, 2013
PET tight barrier for chemical migration, PE only sink for chemicals
Swiss researchers compare mineral oil, phthalate and UV initiator migration across different barrier materials
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May 10, 2013
EFSA reviews phenol and lowers TDI
EFSA asks European Commission to consider multiple routes of exposure when setting limit for phenols in food contact materials
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September 15, 2022
Scientists report negative impacts of nanoplastics on human placental cells
Study compares toxicity of nanoplastic particles with different sizes and surface charges on human placental cells; demonstrates smaller particles induce higher toxicity; recommend performing nanoplastic risk assessment on reproduction and fetal development
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February 4, 2015
Polystyrene functional barrier in colored FCMs
US FDA researchers publish new study showing solvent dyes migrating from colored polystyrene bowls into food simulants
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December 2, 2013
Webinar on Green Chemistry
Webinar with obesogen expert Bruce Blumberg, suggests current risk assessment is not up to the challenge of obesogens
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June 8, 2015
New Norden guidance document on metal and alloy FCMs
Nordic Council of Ministers recommends guideline values for release of 23 metals from food contact materials (FCMs)
