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regulation
February 23, 2017
Approval of biocidal active substances in food contact applications discussed, legal uncertainties highlighted by experts
Topics: biocides, regulation
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February 22, 2017
European PET industry associations form group to focus on regulatory compliance of PET food packaging regarding non-intentionally added substances
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February 20, 2017
EU Commission’s working group on FCMs discusses ex-post evaluation of FCM framework regulation, supply chain survey, EU measure on printed FCMs, plastic recycling, and monitoring of mineral oils in food and FCMs
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February 20, 2017
DG SANTE’s technical expert group for FCMs discusses plastic recycling, ex-post evaluation of FCM framework regulation, supply chain survey, and EU measure on printed FCMs
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February 15, 2017
UNEP calls for bolder government regulation of chemicals to boost development of safer compounds and phase out hazardous substances
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February 14, 2017
NGOs call for horizontal criteria to identify endocrine disruptors in all types of applications, not just pesticides and biocides; urge EU Commission to redesign its currently proposed EDC criteria
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February 14, 2017
EU Commission publishes latest version of revised criteria to identify endocrine disruptors; NGOs and industry still dissatisfied with proposed criteria; next expert meeting, and possible vote, to be held February 28, 2017
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February 13, 2017
Article in Science illustrates gap between academic researchers and regulators about scientific evidence use in assessment of chemicals’ health risks
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February 7, 2017
Article in Daily Environmental Report summarizes strengths and weaknesses of the updated Toxic Substances Control Act; calls on public to engage in implementation process
Topics: regulation, TSCA
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February 2, 2017
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires justification for confidential business information claims under reformed chemicals regulation TSCA
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