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regulation
February 27, 2019
EU Commission confirms further delay of revising the definition of nanomaterials; completion expected after new Commission takes office, not before 2020
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February 25, 2019
U.S. EPA updates Toxic Substances Control Act inventory, flags over 45 thousand chemicals set to be labeled as not anymore in commerce; webinar on March 15 to explain notification process for manufactures and importers
Topics: regulation, TSCA
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February 22, 2019
EU Commission announces the planned addition of 12 substances to the REACH Authorization List, set to be added in October 2019
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February 18, 2019
U.S. scientific organization recommends lowering inhalation limit to 0.02 mg/m3; industry group warns of cost increases and intransparency in calculations
Topics: antimony, regulation
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February 14, 2019
EU Commission Joint Research Centre report describes concepts and terms for nanomaterial legislation in EU, aims to support harmonized implementation across regulatory contexts
Topics: nanomaterials, regulation
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February 14, 2019
France notifies EU Commission of intent to amend rules on rubber in contact with food and pacifiers for infants
Topics: regulation, rubber
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February 12, 2019
European Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement on revisions to EU General Food Law; aim to improve transparency and independence of risk assessments
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February 12, 2019
Consultation launched within ongoing evaluation of food contact material regulation in EU; online questionnaire open until May 6, 2019
Topics: European Commission, regulation
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February 11, 2019
National draft action plan on EDCs open for consultation; Health and Environmental Alliance submits comments, welcomes initiative
Topics: endocrine disruptor, regulation
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February 11, 2019
Analysis shows 8 more U.S. states consider elimination or reduction of PFASs in food packaging; widespread focus on policies requesting disclosure of chemical composition
Topics: PFAS, regulation
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