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July 30, 2014

Carcinogenic potential of nanomaterials

German government agency publishes review of carcinogenicity and mutagenicity of nanoparticles for future regulation, suggests grouping according to inflammatory potential
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July 25, 2014

Opinion: Nanoregisters detrimental to nanotechnology

Nanotechnology Industry Association expresses concern over nano registers at European Commission workshop
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July 11, 2014

Opinion: TTIP – a toxic trade partnership

Transatlantic trade agreement proposal reflects chemical industry position to the detriment of public health and the environment; 111 NGOs send letter to TTIP negotiators
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July 11, 2014

US: New attempt to ban BPA

Congress reintroduces bill to ban BPA, would require safety review of the safety of all food contact substances
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July 8, 2014

No difference between nano- and conventional silver

Swiss federal laboratories compare behavior of nano- and conventional silver in treated textiles; sound all-clear for nanosilver
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July 8, 2014

EDC regulation in Europe

EurActiv reports on advances in EDC regulation in the European Union
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June 24, 2014

Lawsuit over DiNP listing as hazardous substance

American Chemistry Council files lawsuit over DiNP listing as hazardous substance
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June 19, 2014

EU roadmap for EDCs

European Commission publishes roadmap draft, details options for regulation of endocrine disrupting chemicals used in biocidal and plant protection products
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April 17, 2014

Reducing single use plastic bags

EU Parliament adopts amendment to Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, 80% reduction of plastic bag use by 2019

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March 4, 2014

EU plastic guidance

DG Sanco publishes plastic guidance document in support of EC 10/2011

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