New UV-inkjet inks launched by printing equipment manufacturers, compliant with food contact regulation
September 15, 2014
European Commission president announces new team
President of the European Commission announces new team of vice-presidents and commissioners, reduced focus on chemical regulation and the environment
September 15, 2014
US: New ruling on nanomaterials
New nanomaterial use ruling comes into effect November 2014
September 15, 2014
Responses to consultation on European nanomaterial register
European Commission publishes responses to consultation on transparency measures for nanomaterials
September 12, 2014
Food contact materials as sources of phthalates
New study investigates contamination pathways of phthalates in food products sold in Belgium
September 11, 2014
Food contact plastics and paper conference
Consulting firm holds annual conference on plastics and paper in December 2014
September 10, 2014
EDCs may increase fish’s susceptible to disease
New research finds estrogen receptors in catfish immune system; EDC exposure may lead to increase susceptibility to infectious disease
September 9, 2014
EFSA meets stakeholders on TTC
EFSA convenes stakeholders and international experts on Threshold of Toxicological Concern
September 9, 2014
New book: toxicants in food packaging
Comprehensive overview over toxicants leaching from food contact materials and household products
September 8, 2014
Opinion: More additives, less FDA scrutiny
Attorney criticizes manufacturer based safety assessments of food additives, calls for more responsible manufacturer behavior and better regulatory oversight
