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regulation
July 27, 2016
European Commission publishes study assessing the cost of regulation on EU’s chemical industry; CHEM Trust and Cefic release commentaries
Topics: European Commission, regulation
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July 22, 2016
CHEM Trust responds to EU Commission’s public consultation on EDC criteria; urges EU institutions to change Commission’s proposal to better protect people and wildlife
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July 21, 2016
American Chemistry Council informs about the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, the updated U.S. chemicals regulation
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July 21, 2016
Collaboration of international scientists develop SYRINA framework for reviewing and assessing studies on endocrine disruptors; urge regulators to use these new methods for decision-making
Topics: endocrine disruptor, regulation
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July 20, 2016
European Commission launches two public consultations on proposed EDC criteria for plant protection and biocidal products; feedback can be given until July 28, 2016
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July 19, 2016
Germany notifies EU Commission of new draft regulation for printed food contact materials; final decision not before October 6, 2016
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July 13, 2016
Environmental law organization ClientEarth publishes legal opinion judging the European Commission’s EDC criteria non-compliant with the mandating regulations
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July 13, 2016
European Commission’s Director for Food and Feed Safety, Innovation affirms Commission’s commitment to protect human health and environment from endocrine disruptors
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July 13, 2016
Members of the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee vote in favor of draft report recommending improvements to FCM regulations; CHEM Trust blog reviews report; final vote scheduled for October 2016
Topics: regulation
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July 11, 2016
CHEM Trust hosts expert workshop on gaps and overlaps between EU chemicals regulation REACH and EU food contact materials legislation; meeting notes available online
Topics: REACH, regulation
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