Environmental Defense Fund and other NGOs file lawsuit challenging U.S. FDA’s Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) practice allowing industry to make self-determinations of food additives’ safety
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May 26, 2017
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December 16, 2021
Organizations sue US FDA over failure to react on phthalates in FCMs
Earthjustice files case in a federal court on behalf of eight civil society organizations; calls on US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to come to a final decision on a petition filed in 2016 within 60 days; petition argues safe use of phthalates can no longer be proven and calls for a ban in all food contact materials (FCMs)
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June 27, 2014
US FDA issues nano-guidances
US FDA publishes draft guidances on nanotechnology in food, cosmetics and animal feed; manufacturers encouraged to consult with the agency before marketing their products
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October 7, 2013
U.S. FDA sends objection letters to industry
FDA staff furloughed by U.S. governments, letters of objection sent to all submitters of food contact notifications due to lack of staff
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April 14, 2014
Opinion: FDA study on BPA receives unjustified criticism
Forbes reports on FDA publication finding BPA safe and opposes subsequent Mother Jones article arguing that FDA study borders on scientific misconduct
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April 26, 2019
FDA denies hearing on perchlorate
U.S. Food and Drug Administration rejects request by nine NGOs to hold a public hearing challenging earlier decision on perchlorate in food packaging; requestors now considering legal options
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October 21, 2014
FDA to formally adopt food additive approval process
FDA reaches settlement with Center for Food Safety, to adopt final rule on food additive notification process
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January 5, 2016
FDA bans 3 perfluorinated substances
Grease-proofing agents not to be used in paper and board in contact with food; FDA concludes no reasonable certainty of no harm
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June 3, 2021
NGOs petition US FDA to ban PFAS in food packaging
NGOs in the United States including the Environmental Defense Fund, Center for Food Safety, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, and the League of Conservation Voters, send petition to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calling on the agency to ban all PFAS in food packaging; US Representative Dingell plans to introduce legislation banning PFAS to US House of Representatives
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January 30, 2019
FDA still to address ortho-phthalates
NGO calls on U.S Food and Drug Administration to rule on three outstanding petitions regarding the use of ortho-phthalates in contact with food
