ECHA publishes four new chemicals on its Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) list
June 16, 2014
Phthalates and male fertility
Father’s chemical exposures come under scrutiny in new epigenetic research project
June 13, 2014
Nanomaterials: From packaging to food
Mother Jones reports on nanomaterials in food, use and health consequences remain unknown, may pose a problem
June 13, 2014
Biobased, not biodegradable
Consultant argues for biobased but not biodegradable packaging solutions, considers biodegradability inefficient
June 13, 2014
EDCs: France pushes for hazard based definition
France places EDC definition on meeting agenda of Ministers of the Environment, supports definition based on hazard properties
June 12, 2014
US Regulation of antimicrobials
Consultant clarifies US FDA and EPA jurisdiction of antimicrobials used in food contact materials
June 12, 2014
DG SANCO stakeholder meeting on FCMs
European Commission invites food contact material stakeholders to discuss recycling processes, migration test guidelines and CoE resolutions
June 11, 2014
New report: Bioplastics in food contact materials
New FPF background article on the use of bioplastics in food contact materials, addressing applications, toxicity, regulation and standards
June 11, 2014
EFSA considers 2 new substances safe for use in FCM
EFSA publishes scientific opinions on perfluorinated processing aid and monomer for can coating
June 11, 2014
Reviewing BPA’s toxicity
New study reviews toxicological research of BPA, considers BPA a toxicant to female and potentially male reproductive systems
