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