Unsuitable questions limit public involvement in the EU Commission’s consultation
Plastic manufacturers fail to provide safety information
Swiss authorities request Documents of Compliance from polymer manufacturers; information absent or incomplete
NANoREG: Swiss national meeting
Experts will gather in Bern to discuss regulatory testing of nanomaterials
Public consultation on EDCs
European Commission consults the public on criteria to identify EDCs
JRC: definition of nanomaterial
Joint Research Centre publishes 2nd report on EC nanomaterial definition; details differences among definitions
Opinion: Legality of Belgian nano register questioned
Legal expert elucidates scope and proceedings of Belgian nano register; questions compatibility with EU law
Conflicts of interest: EU consumer safety
New research by non-profit campaign group investigates industry links of scientists advising the EU
Adverse Outcome Pathways: wiki-based tool goes live
A new wiki platform provides a widely accessible interface for rapid knowledge sharing
Facts and figures on BPA
Dutch Institute for Public Health and the Environment summarizes current knowledge on BPA; to inform decision on risk reduction measures
PET bottles: Chemical migration affected by storage conditions
New study shows that prolonged storage times and heat increase levels of BPA and antimony in water bottled in PET