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August 3, 2017
EU reference laboratory for FCMs publishes report on interlaboratory comparison exercise to determine metal migration from decorated ceramic and glass tableware
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August 2, 2017
French ecology and agriculture ministers publish lists of biocides and pesticides suspected to contain endocrine disruptors
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July 28, 2017
Brazilian Chemical Safety Agency prepares draft law to regulate industrial chemicals currently not covered by existing national policies
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July 25, 2017
Eight French NGOs send open letter to country’s prime minister calling for labeling and restriction of nanomaterials in consumer products
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July 24, 2017
EU Member States hold final discussion on criteria to identify endocrine disruptors in the field of biocidal products; Commission to adopt proposed criteria soon
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July 21, 2017
ECHA informs about current status of guidance document for identifying EDCs; public consultation on draft guidance will open after final adoption of EDC criteria by EU Parliament and Council
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July 20, 2017
Koni Grob of the Official Food Control Authority of the Canton of Zurich publishes two articles proposing a new approach to FCM regulation in the EU; key elements are improved compliance work by industry thanks to better enforcement and dedicated database of approved substances and materials
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July 19, 2017
Chemical Watch holds webinar on EU Commission’s criteria to identify endocrine disruptors under pesticides, biocides and REACH regulation on July 27, 2017
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July 18, 2017
Nordic Council calls for prompt action on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances; suggests measures to take in the areas public awareness, regulation, monitoring, and research
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July 13, 2017
EU Commission publishes proposal for new regulatory approach for Union measure on printed FCMs, discussed during May 2017 meeting of working group on FCMs with Member States
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