Topics

EFSA

March 31, 2015

EC comments on EFSA’s communication of BPA risk assessment

DG SANTE informed CHEM Trust that communication on BPA risk assessment is EFSA’s responsibility, JRC works on EU regulation for non-plastic FCMs
Reading time: 1 minute

March 4, 2015

EFSA publishes two opinions on FCM recycling processes

CEF evaluated PET and HDPE recycling processes, additional data requested for HDPE recycling
Topics: ,
Reading time: 1 minute

March 3, 2015

EFSA approves two food contact substances

New processing agents do not raise safety concerns for consumers, will be used in various types of plastics
Topics:
Reading time: 1 minute

February 24, 2015

Denmark: EFSA’s recommended safe level for BPA is too high

Denmark's National Food Institute maintains its previous risk assessment of BPA is correct
Topics: ,
Reading time: 1 minute

February 19, 2015

EFSA approves polymeric additive for use in FCMs

New additive copolymer in nanoform to be used in PVC and PLA
Reading time: 1 minute

February 12, 2015

EFSA and WHO publish draft report on TTC approach

Report open for public comment until March 29, 2015
Topics: ,
Reading time: 1 minute

January 27, 2015

EFSA to bridge the knowledge gap on non-plastic FCMs

Food Ingredients and Packaging (FIP) Network discussed the latest developments in the area of non-plastics FCMs, next meeting in the first half of 2015
Topics:
Reading time: 1 minute

January 22, 2015

EFSA encourages stakeholder dialogue

EFSA moves open plenary meetings to Brussels, more external observers are allowed to participate
Topics:
Reading time: 1 minute

January 21, 2015

EFSA Scientific Opinion: BPA exposure of no risk to consumers

Tolerable daily intake of BPA reduced, current exposure levels too low to cause harm
Topics: ,
Reading time: 2 minutes

January 15, 2015

EFSA evaluates 2 new substances for use in FCMs

Adipic acid dihydrazide and 1,7-octadiene are not of a safety concern for consumers
Topics:
Reading time: 1 minute
Scroll to Top