Newly adopted revision of EU Regulation on Official Controls aims at simplifying the control system for food safety along the entire supply chain, foresees increased efficiency in preventing, eliminating or reducing health risks
March 17, 2017
Antimony in food packaging
Scientists measure antimony in plastic consumer products; find antimony in food trays, straws, and single-use drink bottles; presence attributed to its use as a catalyst in PET
March 16, 2017
French documentary on nanoparticles in food
Documentary by France 5 highlights use of food additives and what they are made of; special focus on nanoparticles
March 16, 2017
Prenatal phthalate exposure and male genital development
Study finds inverse association between mothers’ urinary phthalate levels and free testosterone blood levels in early pregnancy; lower free testosterone in mothers associated with higher prevalence of genital abnormalities in baby boys
March 16, 2017
EFSA BPA assessment protocol: 4th and 5th meeting
EFSA’s CEF Panel Working Group on BPA assessment protocol holds fourth and fifth meeting on the safety reevaluation of BPA; meeting minutes available online
March 15, 2017
FPF webinar on migration of SVHCs: Video online
Food Packaging Forum held webinar on its new study on the migration of substances of very high concern from food contact materials, March 13, 2017; video recording and presentation slides now available
March 15, 2017
Conference report: Towards a non-toxic future
Stakeholder conference held by Danish Ministry delivers recommendations for future EU chemicals regulation; conference report now available
March 15, 2017
Endocrine disruptors and sperm quality
Column in The New York Times discusses decreasing sperm quality and fertility in men, explains links to exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals
March 14, 2017
Disposable plastic items banned in Dehli
Cutlery, bags, cups, and other single-use plastic items banned in Dehli, India by National Green Tribunal; ban sparked by concern over air and ocean pollution
March 14, 2017
SIN list updated
ChemSec adds 50 new substances to SIN List; includes latest additions to REACH Candidate List as well as newly classified carcinogens, mutagens, or reprotoxicants
