BPA linked to lung function

New study links prenatal BPA exposure to reduced lung function in children

Migration limit of primary aromatic amines should be re-evaluated

German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment publishes FAQ on primary aromatic amines, recommends reduction of exposure to greatest possible extent

Opinion: big gap in food safety

Presence of contaminants in food contact materials, consumers are not aware

Denmark creates a chemical watchdog

KemiWatch will help consumers to avoid chemical exposures

Video recordings available now!

FPF holds workshop on hazardous substances in FCMs, presentation slides and video recordings now available

FPF workshop on hazardous substances  

Industry news provider reports on FPF’s workshop on hazardous substances in food contact materials; chemical risk assessment needs to consider cocktail effects and long-term exposures

Denmark to remove fluorinated compounds from FCMs

Danish minister wants to ban fluoride compounds from food packaging

Updated SIN list

NGO updates its chemicals of concern list, includes BPA substitutes and perfluorinated compounds also used in FCMs

Reasons for the EDC criteria delay

Le Monde reports on correspondence over EDC criteria, elucidates reasons for delay

California plastic bag ban

California becomes first US state to ban plastic bags