Scientists for Scientific European Commission Regulation publish opinion on the European Commission’s criteria for endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs); call for potency to be an aspect of regulatory EDC identification in line with industry views but not supported by the Endocrine Society
September 16, 2016
Alternative plasticizer approved by EPA
Non-ortho-phthalate plasticizer listed as Safer Choice chemical, approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency
September 16, 2016
Endocrine-active chemicals in baby bottles
Scientists test 65 chemicals migrating from ‘BPA-free’ baby bottles in a panel of in vitro assays for effects on seven receptors; 12 chemicals show no activity, 53 activate or inhibit at least one of the tested receptors
September 15, 2016
Useful links for printed FCMs
Printed carton supplier compiles resources for industry users at one glance; links to regulations, material information, packaging and the environment
September 15, 2016
French ban on disposable plastic tableware
New rule on single-use plastics in France: plates, cutlery, cups to consist of at least 50% biobased materials by 2020
September 15, 2016
Public consultation on BPA as potential SVHC
ECHA holds public consultation to identify 6 substances of very high concern; possible future SVHC candidates include the food contact chemicals BPA, 4-tert butylphenol, and the perfluorinated substance PFDA
September 13, 2016
EU Commission’s Working Group on FCMs
EU Working Group on FCMs discusses BPA, amendments to EU 10/2011, mineral oil migration, authorization of recycling processes, migration testing guidelines
September 12, 2016
REACH as possible innovation driver
ChemSec declares combination of hazard- and risk-based elements as world-leading regulatory example, criticizes halt in addressing substances from the Candidate List
September 12, 2016
Danish EDC list to be updated
Danish Environmental Protection Agency announces plans to update its list of potential endocrine disruptor chemicals (EDCs)
September 9, 2016
Health risks of ‘BPA-free’ baby bottles
Scientists evaluate health risks of migrants from ‘BPA-free’ baby bottles made of PP, PA, PES, silicone, Tritan™, stainless steel; silicone bottle, several PP bottles of ‘high concern’; Tritan™ bottle, several more PP bottles of ‘concern’
