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September 1, 2014

“Redbook” to be updated

US FDA will update “Toxicological Principles for the Safety Assessment of Food Ingredients”; publishes report on chemical evaluation process
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August 19, 2014

GRAS determination for food additives under review

Washington Post questions whether the rising number of food additives is a consequence of waning FDA scrutiny
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June 27, 2014

US: Antioxidant approved for FCMs

US FDA approves antioxidant for FCMs: nonylphenol-free phosphite for use in LDPE and HDPE
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May 7, 2014

Opinion: FDA concludes prematurely on BPA’s safety

NRDC scientists comments on FDA conclusion regarding BPA’s safety; undermines BPA safety research

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April 30, 2014

Stakeholders comment on EFSA’s BPA risk assessment

EFSA invites BPA stakeholders for discussion of scientific opinions on risk assessment of BPA; stakeholders from national agencies, NGOs, industry, academia comment

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April 14, 2014

Opinion: Glaring loophole in FDA food contact legislation

PolicyMic reports on the National Resources Defense Council report on GRAS, considers GRAS gaping loophole in US food and food contact regulation

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April 14, 2014

Opinion: FDA study on BPA receives unjustified criticism

Forbes reports on FDA publication finding BPA safe and opposes subsequent Mother Jones article arguing that FDA study borders on scientific misconduct

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April 7, 2014

Generally Recognized As Secret

Natural Resources Defense Council releases new report on GRAS self-determinations and criticizes lack of public information, calls FDA and Congress to action

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March 31, 2014

Scientists criticize FDA study on BPA

Scientists state FDA study borders on scientific misconduct, precludes studies aiming to resolve conflicts between regulatory and academic BPA research

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March 18, 2014

GRAS petitions: Trade secrets vs. public disclosure

Food Safety News argues that spotlight on GRAS notification process may shift line between trade secrets and public disclosure

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