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NIAS
August 26, 2019
Keller and Heckman article discusses existing regulations related to non-intentionally added substances (NIAS); compares EU and U.S. approaches, outlines risk assessment steps
Topics: NIAS, regulation
Reading time: 2 minutes
May 23, 2019
Smithers Pira conference covers global developments in food contact regulations and materials; focus on NIAS testing, non-harmonized EU materials, regulatory changes in Asia
Reading time: 3 minutes
April 25, 2019
Consultancy firm ERM holds seminar focusing on current developments in regulatory compliance; discuss non-intentionally added substances, recycling, circular economy
Reading time: 1 minute
April 15, 2019
Food Contact Plastics Seminar 2019 discusses use of the mutual recognition principle, improved supply chain communication, analysis of non-intentionally added substances, and regulation of recycling for plastic FCMs
Reading time: 4 minutes
March 27, 2019
Environmental Defense Fund publishes list of key chemicals of concern in food packaging and food handling equipment
Reading time: 2 minutes
March 4, 2019
"Paper Technology Foundation" (PTS) expert meeting discusses current trends in paper and board in contact with food
Reading time: 1 minute
January 11, 2019
Scientists review sources of non-intentionally added substances in paper and board food contact materials, discuss migration studies, analytical approaches, research needs
Reading time: 1 minute
January 11, 2019
Research project demonstrates lack of transparency on chemicals in plastic packaging, identifies phthalates as urgent substitution candidates; non-intentionally added substances pose unique assessment challenges
Reading time: 1 minute
December 21, 2018
Chinese scientists analyze migration from 120 domestic plastic FCM products; only 13% of detected migrants listed on EU positive list for plastic FCMs; widespread detection of antioxidant precursor 2,4-DTBP
Reading time: 3 minutes
December 14, 2018
Study of non-volatile components of biodegradable polyester and polylactic acid blend identifies 37 different compounds including plasticizers and oligomers, some seen only in migration experiments
Reading time: 3 minutes
