Dow announces separation from chlorine production, holds on to downstream chlorine processing businesses
December 2, 2013
Opinion: No proof that biodegradable plastics compromise recycling quality
Biodegradable plastics industry responds to European Plastics Converters (EuPC) report, EuPC study lacks empirical proof
November 27, 2013
How chemical exposures affect great-grandchildren
Magazine reports on transgenerational epigenetic effects, reviews work of leading expert and implications for chemical risk assessment
November 27, 2013
PFCs linked to later menstruation
New study finds perfluoroalkyl substances to affect menarche, public health significance not understood
November 27, 2013
New York: Business owners oppose polystyrene ban
ACC reports on opposition of restaurant owners to proposed polystyrene ban, business viability at risk
November 26, 2013
ECHA consultation on phthalate applications
ECHA opens consultation on DBP and DEHP applications; applications include food contact materials; applicants consider alternatives to phthalates economically and technically unfeasible
November 26, 2013
EFSA: 2 more recycling processes safe for food contact
EFSA publishes opinions on 2 PET recycling technologies, processes using EREMA Basic and Advanced technologies safe for food contact
November 25, 2013
Scientists agree: Possibly no thresholds for EDCs
EC Chief Scientific Advisor meets experts, consensus on EDC definition and non-threshold hypothesis; implications for risk assessment remain under debate
November 25, 2013
Study of implication of new European FCM guidance
EFSA calls for proposal on revised FCM guideline, evaluation of implication on the requirement for submission of toxicological information, restrictions and administrative consequences
