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January 17, 2017
Italian Institute of Packaging hosts conference on NIAS and mineral oils in food contact materials on March 29-30, 2017 in Munich
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January 16, 2017
EFSA looking for stakeholder experts to consult drafting of guidance on identification of endocrine disruptors; deadline for nominations is January 31, 2017
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January 13, 2017
Total diet study by U.S. FDA finds perchlorate levels in food increased in 2008-2012 compared to 2003-2006; NGOs suggest this may be due to perchlorate’s use in food packaging first allowed in 2005; concerns voiced about potential impacts on child development
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January 12, 2017
ECHA includes four new substances of very high concern in Candidate List; bisphenol A listed as reproductive toxicant
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January 11, 2017
Number of new chemical substances approved for market release decreased by half since reform of Toxic Substances Control Act; development of low-hazard chemicals advised
Topics: regulation, TSCA
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January 10, 2017
Canadian government adds 3 substances relevant for food contact materials to country’s list of toxic substances
Topics: regulation
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January 9, 2017
City of Paris announces ban of non-bioplastic bags in supermarkets; Michigan state government forbids local plastic bag bans
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December 23, 2016
No formal vote on proposed EDC criteria took place during latest SC-PAFF meeting; Commission likely to re-draft proposals due to wide disagreement among stakeholders
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December 22, 2016
Opinion articles highlight influence of pesticide industry on the regulation of endocrine disruptors in Australia and Europe
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December 22, 2016
Switzerland adopts new national food law; regulation on food contact materials as well as annexes covering plastic articles, silicone articles and printing inks updated
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