FPF session at 2014 European Symposium on Food Safety; addresses controversies in food packaging safety
April 10, 2014
ANSES opposes BPA opinion
French health agency publishes comments on EFSA’s opinion on BPA ; confirms earlier conclusion that BPA poses a risk to public health
April 9, 2014
Opinion: Shift burden of proof to manufacturers
The Hill commentary suggests shifting burden of proof to manufacturers; stresses the need for protection of vulnerable subpopulations under reformed TSCA
April 8, 2014
PET recycling not of concern
EFSA publishes new scientific opinions for 3 PET recycling processes, recycled PET not of safety concern when used in direct contact with food
April 7, 2014
New method analyzes ink additives
New method allows rapid, simultaneous analysis of photoinitiators and amine synergists
April 7, 2014
New FPF report: New method for ink additives analysis
Method allows for efficient analysis of photoinitiators and amine synergists
April 7, 2014
Generally Recognized As Secret
Natural Resources Defense Council releases new report on GRAS self-determinations and criticizes lack of public information, calls FDA and Congress to action
April 7, 2014
EFSA responds to criticism
European Food Safety Authority addresses European Ombudsman findings of maladministration, announces Transparency Policy document
April 4, 2014
Method for measuring nanoparticles
Scientific publication details new method for measuring the precise dose of nanomaterials in cells and fluids, important advancement for risk assessment of entire material class
April 3, 2014
WHO publishes report on EDCs
New report by the World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Europe addresses the risks from exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals, recommends actions at the country level
