14 years elapse before action is taken on CoCs

New study tracks the fate of chemicals of concern, finds that typically 14 years elapse between initial safety concern and appropriate action

Need to evaluate cumulative impacts of environmental chemicals

New study identifies 300 chemicals allowed in food to potentially affect brain development

BPA and atherosclerosis  

New study finds BPA exposure to enhance atherosclerosis markers in rabbits and human umbilical cord cells

EFSA evaluates 2 FCM substances

EFSA considers PET additive and co-monomer for polyesters safe for food contact

BPA: thermal paper is a source of high exposure

Hand sanitizer use before thermal receipt handling may lead to increased BPA levels

ChemAgora: fast access to chemical information

The EU Commission’s JRC launches a new chemical information portal

Association between prenatal EDC exposures and fetal metabolism

Canadian researchers investigate association between prenatal BPA and phthalate exposures and metabolic dysfunction

Guide for the selection of chemical alternatives

Webinar to discuss a framework to guide the selection of chemical alternatives

FDA to formally adopt food additive approval process

FDA reaches settlement with Center for Food Safety, to adopt final rule on food additive notification process

Functional barriers in multilayer food packaging

EU-funded project develops new multilayer structures for food packaging applications