PFOA and PFOS harm immune system

Scientific panel and U.S. National Toxicology Program conclude that PFOA and PFOA are likely hazardous to the human immune system

Conference on science and policy making

European Commission and International Network for Government Science Advice host conference on science and policy making on September 29-30, 2016 in Brussels, Belgium

Risk assessing chemical mixtures

European Commission’s Joint Research Centre reviews risk assessments of chemical mixtures for e.g. pesticides, phthalates, and FCMs; identifies need to address mixtures across chemical classes and legislative sectors

EU EDC criteria: Public consultations

European Commission launches two public consultations on proposed EDC criteria for plant protection and biocidal products; feedback can be given until July 28, 2016

“Zero-waste” retailers

The Huffington Post reports on U.S. grocery stores offering only bulk, unpackaged food and household products to reduce food and packaging waste

Report: Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2016

Chemical Watch report summarizes debates of 2016 Helsinki Chemicals Forum; focus on circular economy, perfluorinated chemicals, data sharing, and other topics

German printing ink regulation progresses

Germany notifies EU Commission of new draft regulation for printed food contact materials; final decision not before October 6, 2016

EFSA evaluates 2 more FCM substances

EFSA’s CEF Panel considers polyacrylic acid, sodium salt, cross-linked, and 2,4,4′-trifluorobenzophenone safe for use in food contact materials under certain conditions

EFSA evaluates new PET recycling process

EFSA’s CEF Panel considers FCMs made from post-consumer PET recycling process ‘Polisan Hellas S.A.’ safe for contact with all types of foodstuffs

Workshop: FCMs now and in the future

Food contact IT company Viaware hosts Food Contact Safety day on September 8, 2016 in Almelo, the Netherlands; registration now open