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EFSA
July 1, 2016
Weight-of-evidence evaluation and systematic review methods are promoted in most chemical risk assessment frameworks in the EU, but clear guidance is lacking; scientists suggest joint guidance development by EU agencies dealing with chemicals
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June 29, 2016
EFSA’s Scientific Committee identifies priority topics requiring new guidance such as interpretation of epidemiological studies, chemical mixtures, and nanotechnologies
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June 27, 2016
EFSA’s CONTAM Panel issues scientific statement on microplastics and nanoplastics in seafood; considers consumers’ exposure to plastic additives and contaminants low and unlikely to be harmful
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June 24, 2016
Current state of epigenetics science and potential integration of epigenetic effects into risk assessment discussed at EFSA colloquium
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June 22, 2016
EFSA expert working group starts review of potential effects of BPA on immune system; CEF Panel to issue scientific statement in September 2016
Topics: bisphenol A, EFSA
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June 17, 2016
EFSA’s proposal for new exposure estimates and next steps explained during 2nd International Conference on Food & Beverage Packaging in Rome
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June 9, 2016
EFSA and RIVM host symposium on health risks of chemicals mixtures; present European and international research projects taking on the subject
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June 2, 2016
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on FCMs available on EFSA’s website
Topics: EFSA
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May 18, 2016
EFSA seeks scientists to join the Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources Added to Food (ANS) or the Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF)
Topics: EFSA, risk assessment
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May 17, 2016
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers poly((R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate), polyacrylic acid, sodium salt, cross-linked, and potassium metabisulfite safe for use in food contact materials under certain conditions
Topics: active packaging, EFSA
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