RIVM develops framework to evaluate applicability of read-across for nanomaterials; approach proves useful in hypothetical case studies, but additional information is needed
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June 16, 2015
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August 8, 2016
Dispute over EDCs continues
Correspondence articles in Nature express opposing opinions on hazard identification of endocrine disruptors and how they should be regulated
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February 27, 2014
France: Action on EDCs
French Parliament tables report on European EDC strategy, in favor of national and European action on EDCs
Events Webinar
Putting the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability into action: Looking forward
Fourth webinar in the Food Packaging Forum’s Spring 2021 series on challenges and opportunities for food contact materials (FCMs) within the EU’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS); presentations focus on implementing the CSS including how to deal with complexity and improve EU FCM regulation
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December 22, 2016
EDCs and the pesticide industry
Opinion articles highlight influence of pesticide industry on the regulation of endocrine disruptors in Australia and Europe
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August 31, 2017
Permanent materials for a circular economy
European Glass Container Federation recommends incentivizing permanent materials and closed loop recycling for food packaging to achieve effective and safe circular economy
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April 6, 2016
Grouping of nanoforms
ECHA, JRC and RIVM release guidance report on nanoform grouping in harzard assessment; recommend minimizing toxicological testing
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August 14, 2023
Plastics stay longer in the ocean than previously estimated, scientists report
3D-model study finds 3,200 kilotonnes of buoyant marine plastic litter in 2020, majority on the surface and >25 mm in size; projects annual growth of 4%; solves mystery on ‘missing’ sink for plastic pollution
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April 5, 2022
EFSA stakeholder workshop on small particles and nanoparticles in food
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) presentations provide guidance on small particles in food and feed applications (i) evaluating the potential presence of particles in ‘conventional’ materials and (ii) how to perform nano-specific risk assessment; stakeholders share experience and discuss practices to implement guidance cost-effectively
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January 29, 2019
Transitioning our food system and diets
Recent reports examine transitioning the global food system within the circular economy; setting targets and strategies for achieving healthy diets from sustainable food systems
