EFSA calls for proposal on revised FCM guideline, evaluation of implication on the requirement for submission of toxicological information, restrictions and administrative consequences
November 25, 2013
Combined phthalate exposure may exceed regulatory limit
New Danish study on exposure to phthalate mixtures, combined exposure in young men may occasionally exceed safe limit
November 22, 2013
Opinion: EFSA opinion on BPA not scientifically robust
NGO suggests guidance for the evaluation of peer-reviewed articles, criticizes scientific robustness of EFSA’s scientific opinions
November 22, 2013
Degradable plastics reduce recyclate quality
Industry magazine reports on contamination risks for recyclates, effect of reduced mechanical properties on migration risks not discussed
November 22, 2013
Diabetes cases reach 382 million
Press agency Reuters reports on diabetes epidemic, expected rise of 55 % until 2035
November 21, 2013
German campaign to reduce plastic bag use
German NGO starts project against single-use bags, to recommend actions to policy makers, industry and consumers
November 21, 2013
“Sky-Light MPR” recycling process safe for FCM
EFSA publishes “Sky-Light MPR” process evaluation, considers recycling process safe for food contact
November 20, 2013
Slovenian study finds BPA to affect sperm quality
New study finds BPA to affect sperm quality in couples seeking in vitro fertilization; findings not statistically significant
November 20, 2013
Study ignores other risk factors for preterm births
ACC responds to study linking phthalate exposure to preterm births, criticizes exclusion of other risk factors and limited sample size
November 20, 2013
Mineral oils in oat flakes
German consumer magazine tests oat flakes for contaminants, finds flakes tainted with mineral oils
