Web video explains risk perception

You tube video to explain risk perception, why talking about risk is more than just the evidence

No specific target for the reduction of plastic bag use

European Commission adopts proposal on reduction of the use of light weight plastic bags, Member states to choose target and instruments

New web tool to monitor nano-specific regulations

Nano-industry association launches new web tool, allows monitoring of nano-specific regulations and standards

EFSA official considers new independence policy robust

EFSA management board responds to new NGO report, defends EFSA’s new transparency policy

Webinar on EDCs and reproductive health

NGO hosts webinar on November 8, 2013, joined by U.S. NIEHS and renown endocrinologists

BfR answers consumer questions on EDCs

German risk assessment institute opens fourth online-dialogue forum for consumers, questions on EDCs to be answered by president

NGO analyzes EFSA’s scientific independence

Corporate Europe Observatory publishes report on EFSA’s independence, finds new transparency policy dysfuntional

DuPont separates from fluorinated chemicals

DuPont announces sales of Titanium Technologies and Chemicals& Fluoroproducts businesses, part of portfolio enhancement

NIAS detection in food packaging materials

Review presents new analytical approaches to identify non-intentionally added substances in food packaging materials

Danish and Swedish ministers concerned over delay of EDC criteria

Danish and Swedish Ministers of the Environment send letter to EU Commissioners, express concern over delay of EDC criteria and the inclusion of socio-economic criteria in the public consultation