Nanoclay migration from FCM

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