Study investigates nanoclay migration from commercialized nanoclay-LDPE food bags; aluminum migrates in both dissolved and nanoparticle forms; also particles of assumed plastic origin found
ECHA 2015 REACH evaluation report
ECHA reports on evaluation activities in 2015; finds data gaps for the majority of evaluated substances of high concern; encourages registrants to update their dossiers
Chemicals management: Focus on hazard
ChemSec revisits the “hazard vs. risk” debate in chemicals management; argues on the superiority of hazard-based approach
2014 French nanomaterial registrations analyzed
French Directorate General of Risk Prevention releases report analyzing data on nanomaterials imported, manufactured or distributed in France in 2014
Reducing exposure to PFOA
Article informs about presence of PFOA in consumer products and highlights ways to reduce exposure from food contact materials
Substitution means innovation
New report by non-profit organization ChemSec shows that regulating and substituting hazardous chemicals promotes innovation, safer and better products, and overall economic benefits
EU FCM policy briefing
Non-profit organization HEAL publishes policy briefing on regulation of FCMs in the EU; prioritizes regulation of paper and board, varnishes and coatings, and printing inks; calls for ban of SVHCs and EDCs in food contact materials
Guidance on migration modeling
EU reference laboratory for FCMs publishes practical guidance on migration modeling; updates to current EU plastic FCM regulation
How to avoid toxic chemicals?
Silent Spring Institute launches mobile app helping users avoid toxic substances in everyday consumer products
Metals in ceramics and crystalware
EU reference laboratory for FCMs tests metal release from decorated ceramics and crystalware into wine and wine-simulants; migration of lead, cadmium and other metals detected