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June 19, 2017

Endocrine experts concerned about EU EDC criteria

Endocrinology societies send letter to EU Commission, urge Member States to work on EDC criteria that better protect the environment and human health

Topics: endocrine disruptor, European Commission, regulation

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June 19, 2017

BPA recognized as human endocrine disruptor

ECHA Member State Committee identifies bisphenol A as a substance of very high concern because of its endocrine disrupting effects in humans, in addition to its reprotoxic properties

Topics: bisphenol A, ECHA, endocrine disruptor, REACH, regulation, SVHC

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June 9, 2017

EU legislation on drinking water contact materials

Industry association calls for harmonized EU legislation on materials in contact with drinking water; proposal by EU Commission expected by end of 2017

Topics: European Commission, regulation, water pipes

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June 9, 2017

Focus on persistent and mobile chemicals

Scientists call for more research and regulation regarding ‘mobile’ chemicals, as these pose high risk to aquatic environment and drinking water quality

Topics: environment, REACH, regulation, risk assessment

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June 8, 2017

Harmonizing national EU legislations on coatings

Belgian and Dutch authorities work on harmonized migration conditions for food contact coatings, invite industry associations for input

Topics: can coatings, migration, regulation

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June 8, 2017

NGOs challenge FDA’s inaction on perchlorates in antistatics

Several U.S. NGOs file objection to FDA’s decision for continued use of perchlorates in antistatic agents in food packaging; formal public hearing requested

Topics: FDA, perchlorate, regulation

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June 7, 2017

Vote on EDC criteria on hold

EU Commission presents latest revised draft of criteria to identify endocrine disruptors to Member States; no formal vote taken; next meeting not yet scheduled

Topics: DG SANTE, endocrine disruptor, European Commission, regulation

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June 6, 2017

New German packaging law

German parliament passes new packaging law aiming to increase recycling and prevention of packaging waste; law enters into force January 1, 2019

Topics: circular economy, recycling, regulation

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June 2, 2017

EU working group on FCMs: Meeting minutes

EU Commission’s working group on FCMs discusses fluorinated substances in food packaging, supply chain survey, roadmap for evaluating FCM framework regulation, monitoring of mineral oils, Union Measure on printed FCMs

Topics: European Commission, fluorinated substances, JRC, mineral oils, printing inks, regulation

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June 1, 2017

Turkey to adopt new food contact regulations

Turkey notifies World Trade Organization of two new regulations regarding authorization of food contact substances and active and intelligent materials; possible adoption July 30, 2017; deadline for comments July 29-30, 2017

Topics: active packaging, intelligent packaging, regulation

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