ECHA Committee for Risk Assessment unanimously supports French proposal, proposes classifying BPA as category 1B reproductive toxicant
March 20, 2014
Asbestos responsible for higher mortality than car accidents
The New Statesman reports on asbestos industry and its victims; some types of asbestos also authorized for food contact materials in US
March 19, 2014
Elevated exposure to phthalates
New biomonitoring report reveals high levels of phthalates
March 18, 2014
California to eliminate toxic substances from products
California launches toxic chemicals reduction program; forces manufactures to eliminate flame retardants from consumer products
March 18, 2014
Germany suggests horizontal European nano-registry
German Ministry of the Environment publishes impact assessment on European Nano-Product Registry; registry based on existing regulations most cost-efficient
March 18, 2014
GRAS petitions: Trade secrets vs. public disclosure
Food Safety News argues that spotlight on GRAS notification process may shift line between trade secrets and public disclosure
March 17, 2014
Analysis of properties of nanoclay platelets in FCM
Physical and toxicological properties of nanoclay platelets in polyactic acid (PLA) food contact materials
March 17, 2014
New FPF report: Assessment of nanoclay enforced PLA
New study investigates physical properties and toxicological outcomes for nanoclay in FCM in in vitro experiments
March 17, 2014
New database on nanoproducts
Technical University of Denmark launches Nanodatabase, includes safety evaluation of products containing nano-components
