Czech environmental organization finds high levels of lead in color printing of china and glass dishes for children
June 2, 2016
EP: Draft report on packaging and waste
European Parliament proposes amendments to directive on packaging and packaging waste; food packaging could be replaced with bio-based, biodegradable and compostable products
June 2, 2016
EFSA working group on FCMs: 13th meeting
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on FCMs available on EFSA’s website
June 1, 2016
Opinions: Implications of TSCA reform
Articles in Nature and The Guardian discuss what will change under reformed U.S. chemicals regulation TSCA; EPA to gain more authority, concerns over public health protection remain
June 1, 2016
EDCs: Hazard vs. risk
Health & Environment article addresses challenge of effectively regulating endocrine disrupters; explains hazard-based and risk-based approaches
May 31, 2016
Fitness of EU chemicals legislation
European Consumer Organisation concerned over implications of Commission’s fitness check on chemicals legislation for consumer safety
May 30, 2016
Materials in contact with drinking water
European drinking water association calls for harmonized EU-wide implementation of the Drinking Water Directive and common approach for acceptance of materials and products in contact with drinking water
May 30, 2016
Reproducibility of science
Nature publishes survey on reproducibility of scientific experiments; researchers recognize issue of irreproducibility in science, yet remain confident in accuracy of scientific publications
May 30, 2016
Nano guidance to be updated
ECHA updates four REACH guidance documents on nanomaterials
