Politico holds high-level panel discussion featuring Food Packging Forum; focuses on sustainable packaging in the EU; discusses ongoing policy challenges and potential next steps
Events Panel Discussion
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August 17, 2017
U.S. EPA: Final nano-reporting rule takes effect
Natural Resources Defense Council discusses U.S. EPA’s final nanomaterials reporting rule, highlights improved transparency and opportunities for informed regulatory decisions
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August 18, 2017
Utility of bioassays in safety assessment
Scientists demonstrate utility of bioassays in FCM safety assessment using 4-nonylphenol (4NP) as model substance; 4NP levels detected by bioassays considered relevant for safety assessment
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November 17, 2016
Scientists respond to revised EDC criteria
Endocrine Society comments on revised EDC criteria, scientists send open letter to EC; judge that revised drafts do attempt addressing several concerns raised previously, but the changes are still insufficient and proposed criteria ‘not fit for purpose’
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May 3, 2021
Scientists comment on proposed polymer registration criteria
International Panel on Chemical Pollution (IPCP) publishes joint statement from scientists critiquing European Commission’s (EC) draft guidelines for polymer registration under REACH; statement asks for more inclusive criteria for polymers requiring registration (PRR), consideration of micro- and nano-plastic hazards; statement open for signatures
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January 22, 2020
EU launches app about SVHCs in products
AskREACH project’s ‘Scan4Chem’ app allows consumers to scan product barcodes and retrieve information on presence of substances of very high concern (SVHCs); users can also submit information requests to companies, see all requests and responses across EU countries
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July 7, 2016
Estimating non-dietary exposure to chemicals
EFSA report summarizes estimation methods for non-dietary exposure to chemicals from consumer products and the environment, provides examples for BPA
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June 19, 2013
EPA publishes EDC screening priority list
US EPA finalizes list for endocrine disrupting chemical screening, several food contact substances included
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January 21, 2014
NGO asks Philippine government to ban BPA
EcoWaste Coalition sends letter to Philippine Heath Secretary, demands that BPA be banned from food contact materials intended for children under 3
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June 5, 2013
Pregnant women to avoid chemicals from food packaging
UK Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists publishes guidance document for pregnant women
