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April 5, 2018

Toolbox for nanomaterial safety assessment

JRC develops inventory of tools for assessing nanomaterial safety; toolbox freely accessible on JRC’s website

Topics: European Commission, JRC, nanomaterials

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March 28, 2018

Implementation of EDC criteria for biocides

EU biocides authorities settle how criteria to identify endocrine disruptors for biocides will be realized; criteria to apply from June 7, 2018; ECHA and EFSA prepare final guidance document

Topics: biocides, ECHA, EFSA, endocrine disruptor, European Commission, regulation

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March 20, 2018

Stakeholders discuss EU plastics strategy

EU Commission holds stakeholder conference on circular economy and plastics strategy; industry experts call for stronger legislative support to reach recycling goals

Topics: circular economy, European Commission, European Parliament, microplastics, plastics, pollution, recycling

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March 13, 2018

Opinion: Don’t undervalue plastics

UK MEP cautious about drastic measures to eliminate plastics use, highlights benefits of plastic packaging to ensure food safety and reduce food waste, calls for increased recycling and innovation to tackle plastic waste

Topics: circular economy, European Commission, European Parliament, plastics, pollution, recycling, regulation

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March 9, 2018

Opinion: REACH authorization stifles substitution

NGOs ChemSec and ClientEarth criticize implementation of REACH regarding substitution of hazardous chemicals; request ‘safeguard mechanisms’ to double-check applicants’ analysis of alternatives on the market

Topics: European Commission, REACH, regulation, substitution

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March 7, 2018

Second REACH review published

European Commission releases second review of REACH regulation, highlights how REACH enhanced chemical safety, suggests actions for improvement

Topics: ECHA, European Commission, exposure, REACH, risk assessment, substitution, SVHC

Reading time: 2 minutes

March 5, 2018

ECHA collects information for microplastics restriction

ECHA opens call for evidence on possible restriction of intentionally added microplastics; call open until May 11, 2018; informational webinar to be held on March 12, 2018

Topics: circular economy, ECHA, European Commission, microplastics, plastics, pollution

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March 2, 2018

Amendments to EU plastic FCM regulation

EU notifies World Trade Organization of next amendments to plastic FCM regulation; two new substances authorized, specific migration limits changed for two other substances

Topics: European Commission, plastics, regulation

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February 27, 2018

Plastic straws to be banned

UK Environment Secretary pushes for ban on plastics straws; EU Commission’s vice-president says EU law on single-use plastics expected before summer 2018

Topics: European Commission, plastics, pollution, regulation

Reading time: 2 minutes

February 14, 2018

EU regulation on BPA in FCMs published

EU Commission issues new regulation on the use of bisphenol A in plastic food contact materials, varnishes and coatings, infant ‘sippy’ cups; applies from September 6, 2018

Topics: bisphenol A, can coatings, endocrine disruptor, European Commission, plastics, regulation

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