CHEM Trust informs about their efforts to push for adequate regulation of FCMs in the EU; comments on current JRC study on FCM regulation in the EU
July 9, 2015
DEHP replacements linked to health effects in children
Phthalates DINP and DIDP detected in urine of children and teenagers, elevated levels associated with increases in blood pressure
July 9, 2015
Scientific roundtable meeting on EDCs
The Pesticide Action Network Europe holds roundtable meeting on EDCs to strengthen the science in the debate to regulate EDCs in the EU
July 9, 2015
Natural spring water in 100% recycled PET bottles
Nestlé Waters North America brand Resource Natural Spring Water launches new plastic bottle made from 100% recycled PET
July 8, 2015
ECHA adopts 11 opinions on biocides
ECHA’s Biocidal Products Committee agrees on 11 opinions for active substances in biocidal products; Registry on Biocidal Products updated
July 8, 2015
EFSA: Public consultation on FCM scientific opinion
EFSA’s CEF Panel calls for feedback on draft scientific opinion on the safety assessment of food contact materials; public consultation open until October 7, 2015
July 8, 2015
FCM acutely toxic to fish
Researchers study lethality of aquarium fish held in polyethylene bag; toxic levels of nonylphenol found to migrate into salt water
July 7, 2015
Annual screening to identify SVHCs
ECHA selects over 200 substances for further investigation by European Member State authorities; selection is part of annual screening to identify Substances of Very High Concern
July 7, 2015
Screening method for toxic chemicals in food packaging
Research project at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, explores screening strategy for toxic chemicals in food packaging materials made from paper and board; endocrine disruptors detected and database built
July 7, 2015
International symposium on food packaging – call for abstracts
Call for abstracts is now open for ILSI Europe’s 6th International Symposium on Food Packaging in November 2016 in Barcelona, Spain; submission deadline is January 31, 2016
