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plastics
October 2, 2018
Argentina notifies World Trade Organization of proposed revisions to Mercosur regulation on plastics and polymeric coatings for food contact; comments accepted until November 4, 2018
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October 2, 2018
National Geographic raises awareness about the global plastic waste crisis, publishes running list of actions against plastic pollution
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September 28, 2018
United Nations launches global plastic platform to encourage collaboration and innovative solutions to help realizing countries’ commitments on plastics
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September 27, 2018
Phthalates in plastic packaging prioritized for further assessment of their impact on human health and the environment
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September 27, 2018
The Endocrine Disruption Exchange adds 26 substances used in plastic packaging to its list of potential endocrine disrupting chemicals
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September 27, 2018
EU notifies WTO of amendment to plastic FCM regulation; authorization of 3 new food contact substances and other specifications foreseen
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September 24, 2018
U.S. state California prohibits providing plastic straws in sit-down restaurants unless requested by customers; law takes effect January 1, 2019
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September 19, 2018
French National Assembly adopts law banning plastic food containers in child care, school, university catering services by 2025
Topics: plastics, regulation
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September 18, 2018
European Parliament votes to approve Commission’s plastics strategy, adopts resolution on hazardous chemicals and recycling
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September 12, 2018
Article in Vox summarizes health concerns related to chemicals in plastic food packaging, discuss U.S. regulatory system, recommend actions to limit exposure
Topics: bisphenol A, chronic disease, epidemiology, exposure, GRAS, migration, phthalates, plastics, regulation
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