UK survey finds eight different printing ink chemicals in food samples as well as their packaging
EDC criteria: Latest revision and next meeting
EU Commission publishes latest version of revised criteria to identify endocrine disruptors; NGOs and industry still dissatisfied with proposed criteria; next expert meeting, and possible vote, to be held February 28, 2017
Microplastics can lead to behavioral changes in mice
Scientists find polystyrene microplastics reduce cell viability, translocate in the body, modify mice behavior, and change their liver and brain immune markers after short-term exposure; effects potentially age-dependent; two reviews summarize nano- and microplastic impacts on fertility and potential implications
BPA in Danish tomato cans
Danish consumer council finds BPA in lacquer of cans containing peeled tomatoes; alternatives BPF and BPS not detected in BPA-free cans
Danish consumer products testing program might lose funding
The Danish Consumer Council THINK Chemicals, testing consumer products for chemicals of concern, might not get its grant renewed for 2017
New book on chemicals in politics and everyday life
Danish Ecological Council published e-book on chemical regulation, EDCs, nanomaterials and mixture effects
EDC scientists respond to industry assertions
Scientists reject incorrect and misleading statements made by chemical industry in controversy on WHO/UNEP Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals 2012 report
EFSA guide on applications for plastics recycling processes
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) publishes administrative guide on how to submit applications for new plastic recycling processes for products intended for food contact; describes procedures, timelines for handling applications; will be updated as necessary
FDA’s food additives risk assessment under scrutiny
New study sheds light on FDA’s food additives safety assessment and makes recommendations for modernizing the process
Circular economy and recycling of plastics in the spotlight
European Plastics Converters Association holds one-day conference to discuss the future of plastics packaging