EFSA holds scientific colloquium on the use of omics in risk assessment of food and feed products, April 24-25, 2018 in Berlin; registration now open, spaces limited
February 12, 2018
Webinar on EU circular economy
Chemical Watch holds webinar on EU Commission’s Circular Economy Package, February 14, 2018; focus on interface between chemicals, products, waste
February 12, 2018
EFSA: Outcome of public consultation on genotoxicity evaluation
EFSA report summarizes comments received regarding genotoxicity assessment of chemicals in food and feed
February 9, 2018
U.S. hearing on international cancer research agency
U.S. Congress hearing on International Agency on the Research for Cancer addresses future funding; critics question agency’s scientific integrity; defenders talk of industry-lead campaign to discredit IARC’s monographs on carcinogens program
February 9, 2018
Mineral oils and heavy metals in dark chocolate
Danish consumer council finds cadmium, lead, mineral oils, polyaromatic hydrocarbons in dark chocolate; 5 of 12 tested brands with elevated levels
February 9, 2018
EU Commission’s plastics plan: Challenges ahead
News outlet Euractiv publishes special report on packaging and environment; featured articles and interviews address circular economy and plastics strategy unveiled by EU Commission
February 9, 2018
Androgens may predispose to autism
Scientists show that androgens regulate key genes linked to autism risk and may contribute to excessive brain growth, suggest that androgens’ effects on developing brain may increase risk of developing autism spectrum disorders
February 8, 2018
FPF webinar on prioritizing unknown substances: Video online
Food Packaging Forum held webinar on prioritization methods for unknown chemicals in food contact articles on February 8, 2018; video recording and presentation slides now available
February 8, 2018
Common food contact chemical causes reproductive failure
Scientists demonstrate migration and sperm-related reproductive toxicity of surfynol, a surfactant commonly used in adhesives employed in multilayer food packaging
February 7, 2018
Website on fluorinated chemistries
Industry group FluoroCouncil highlights “benefits and safety” of fluorinated chemicals with newly launched website; dedicated section on food packaging available
