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January 25, 2017
EFSA publishes updated guidance on benchmark dose modeling approach, hosts expert workshop on guidance on March 1-2, 2017 in Brussels
Topics: EFSA
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January 24, 2017
EFSA releases dates of scientific meetings in 2017, introduces live stream of open meetings for observers; CEF Panel meeting scheduled for November 28-30, 2017
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January 23, 2017
EFSA launches OpenFoodTox database containing toxicity information for over 4,000 chemicals found in food and feed
Topics: EFSA
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January 23, 2017
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on FCMs now available online
Topics: EFSA
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January 19, 2017
EFSA’s CEF Panel Working Group on BPA assessment protocol holds second meeting on the safety reevaluation of BPA; meeting minutes available online
Topics: bisphenol A, EFSA
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January 19, 2017
DG SANTE publishes latest meeting minutes on revised EDC criteria, summarizes different concerns raised by EU Member States
Topics: DG SANTE, ECHA, EFSA, endocrine disruptor, European Commission, European Parliament, JRC, regulation
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January 16, 2017
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers tungsten oxide safe for use in PET food contact materials under certain conditions
Topics: EFSA
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January 16, 2017
EFSA looking for stakeholder experts to consult drafting of guidance on identification of endocrine disruptors; deadline for nominations is January 31, 2017
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December 22, 2016
EFSA and ECHA publish outline of guidance enabling identification of endocrine disruptors; public consultation on draft guidance scheduled for summer 2017
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December 21, 2016
EU Commission’s working group on FCMs discusses migration testing guidelines, 7th amendment to plastic FCM regulation, mineral oil migration, authorization of recycling processes, and EFSA opinion on safety assessment of FCMs
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