World Health Organization publishes report on opportunities and risks to human health posed by circular economy; chemicals in food packaging identified as one ‘source of potential health implications’
September 28, 2018
EU food risks alert annual report 2017
EU publishes annual report of its rapid alert system for food and feed (RASFF); 119 notifications related to food contact materials, 34 classified as serious health risks requiring immediate action
September 28, 2018
Global plastic platform
United Nations launches global plastic platform to encourage collaboration and innovative solutions to help realizing countries’ commitments on plastics
September 27, 2018
EU starts evaluation of FCM regulation: 1st stakeholder event
Evaluation of the European FCM regulation started with a stakeholder workshop in Brussels; purpose of the 12-month evaluation process is to identify how FCM regulation performs in practice; participants see urgent need for improvements; all stakeholder input is welcome
September 27, 2018
Prioritization of chemicals associated with plastic packaging
Phthalates in plastic packaging prioritized for further assessment of their impact on human health and the environment
September 27, 2018
Chemicals in plastic packaging listed as potential EDCs
The Endocrine Disruption Exchange adds 26 substances used in plastic packaging to its list of potential endocrine disrupting chemicals
September 27, 2018
Amendment to EU plastic FCM regulation planned
EU notifies WTO of amendment to plastic FCM regulation; authorization of 3 new food contact substances and other specifications foreseen
September 26, 2018
Chemical footprinting: 2018 annual report
3rd Chemical Footprint Project report shows companies have more knowledge about chemicals in their products, make efforts to reduce hazardous substances
September 26, 2018
European Bioplastics conference 2018
Industry group European Bioplastics hosts annual conference on December 4-5, 2018, in Berlin, Germany
September 25, 2018
EFSA BPA reevaluation: 1st meeting
EFSA’s CEP Panel Working Group on BPA safety reevaluation holds 1st meeting; minutes available online
