Scientists propose strategy for prioritizing assessment of non-evaluated chemicals potentially present in printed paper and board FCMs with help of quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models; identify 106 substances of highest concern
February 9, 2017
Strategy for less animal testing
Swedish Chemicals Agency publishes report on the replacement, reduction and refinement of animal experiments to assess chemical safety
February 9, 2017
Children exposed to lead from water and food
Formula-fed infants and toddlers in U.S. exposed to lead mainly from water and food, respectively, according to new report by Environmental Protection Agency
February 8, 2017
EFSA working group on recycling plastics: 15th meeting
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on recycling plastics now available online
February 8, 2017
EFSA BPA assessment protocol: 3rd meeting
EFSA’s CEF Panel Working Group on BPA assessment protocol holds third meeting on the safety reevaluation of BPA; meeting minutes available online
February 8, 2017
FPF can coatings webinar: Video online
Food Packaging Forum held webinar on can coatings on February 7, 2017; video recording now available
February 7, 2017
Alternative testing strategies for nanomaterials
New OECD document discusses the use of alternative testing strategies in risk assessment of nanomaterials; makes recommendations to advance the field within coming years
February 7, 2017
Opinion: Public must engage in implementation of revised TSCA
Article in Daily Environmental Report summarizes strengths and weaknesses of the updated Toxic Substances Control Act; calls on public to engage in implementation process
February 6, 2017
Food contact and additives conference
Smithers Pira holds food contact and additives conference on September 25-27, 2017 in Arlington, VA
February 6, 2017
Global food contact conference
Smithers Pira global food contact conference to take place on May 15-17, 2017 in Rome
