European Food Safety Authority addresses European Ombudsman findings of maladministration, announces Transparency Policy document
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April 7, 2014
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May 25, 2023
Stakeholders prepare for the second Plastics Treaty negotiation
United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), industry organizations, scientific research groups, and civil society organizations publish flurry of reports and policy briefs in preparation for second meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-2); meeting takes place in Paris, France May 29 – June 2, 2023
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November 24, 2016
Opinion: EDC regulation must follow science
Nature commentary by Leonardo Trasande summarizes science on endocrine disruptors; calls on European Parliament to adopt science-based criteria for identification of EDCs to protect human health
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March 31, 2014
Henkel organizes 4th Food Safe Packaging Forum
Stakeholders from the food packaging industry discuss food safety issues, report strategies how to increase food safety
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December 15, 2015
EDC resolution: Final text available
Meeting report of 4th International Conference on Chemicals Management now available online; final text of resolution on endocrine disrupting chemicals included
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October 14, 2016
EFSA: Evidence on immunotoxicity of BPA inconclusive
EFSA published its appraisal of two studies on developmental immunotoxicity of bisphenol A; evidence from animal studies deemed useful but insufficient to judge on human health effects
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February 5, 2021
New book discusses chemical pollution, reproductive health
Reproductive epidemiologist Shanna Swan publishes book discussing link between declining sperm count and chemical pollution; describes observed changes in sexual development, effect on long-term health; offers advice on how to protect oneself and unborn life from chemical exposure; upcoming webinar scheduled for February 23, 2021
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April 17, 2020
BfR updates recommendations for FCMs
German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) publishes updates to non-binding recommendations for various food contact materials (FCMs); includes new migration limits for slimicides and aluminum in paper and board, catalyst residues in polypropylene and polyethylene, new monomers for polymer dispersions
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April 27, 2015
BPA exposure of US newborns
Study suggests BPA is efficiently metabolized in newborns
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September 1, 2015
Industry conference on PET
Petcore Europe hosts annual conference on PET on November 24, 2015 in Brussels, Belgium
