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February 16, 2017
Article in The Guardian provides extensive summary on plastic ocean pollution, microplastic contamination of seafood, implications for human health, and ways forward
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February 10, 2017
EU Commission’s Joint Research Centre publishes study on heavy metal contamination in canned vegetables, shows need for clear sample preparation guidelines to ensure harmonized compliance assessment
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February 9, 2017
Formula-fed infants and toddlers in U.S. exposed to lead mainly from water and food, respectively, according to new report by Environmental Protection Agency
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February 1, 2017
New United Nations report finds microplastic contamination in commercial fish and shellfish; more research needed to determine risks for human health
Topics: food, microplastics
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January 18, 2017
Article in The Guardian informs about laser marking technique for fruit and vegetables; retail trial using technology as alternative to sticker labels on organic produce
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December 22, 2016
Switzerland adopts new national food law; regulation on food contact materials as well as annexes covering plastic articles, silicone articles and printing inks updated
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December 14, 2016
Six French retailers set limit values for MOSH and MOAH in their own-brand food products
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December 7, 2016
Foodwatch study finds typical Christmas chocolates and sweets to contain mineral oil residues; demands recall of affected products
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November 24, 2016
Bavarian food control authority finds MOSH and MOAH in advent calendar chocolate; Foodwatch recommends avoiding consumption of tainted products and calls for stricter regulation of mineral oils in food
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November 2, 2016
Foodwatch petition against mineral oils in food collects more than 100,000 signatures and is handed to EU Health Commissioner Andriukaitis; MOSH and MOAH contamination found in premium chocolates and doughnuts
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