Argentina notifies World Trade Organization of proposed revisions to Mercosur regulation on plastics and polymeric coatings for food contact; comments accepted until November 4, 2018
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October 2, 2018
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February 19, 2014
Video explains BPA health risks
Online video covers European Food and Safety Agency’s latest scientific opinion on bisphenol A
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November 9, 2012
U.S.: Discordance on self-affirmed GRAS substances
Lack of information for self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe) substances has been highlighted by scientists of the public interest group PEW Charitable Trust in the US. Now the industry reacts by making available a database with manufacturers self-determined GRAS substances, used in food contact materials and/or food. Critics maintain that this effort is insufficient, and that a proper safety assessment needs to be carried out by the regulator instead.
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July 17, 2023
Report presents model for sustainable & circular PET system
Systemiq presents a circular economy blueprint for PET; suggests pathway to reducing landfill and incineration by 70% and greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2040; would require expansion of reuse systems, scaling of recycling infrastructure, and clear regulations; chemical safety of recycled PET remains unclear
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June 17, 2021
Recommendations for EU’s Sustainable Products Initiative
European Environmental Bureau releases discussion paper and policy briefs with recommendations for European Commission’s Sustainable Products Initiative; discusses ideas to integrate the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability into product regulation; also identifies measures to increase value chain transparency
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June 13, 2023
Report highlights potential hazards of plastic bottle supply chain
Defend Our Health reports production of PET plastic bottles contaminates air, drinking water, and foodstuffs; incineration and mechanical recycling releases potentially harmful chemicals into environment and recyclate; urges beverage companies to act
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December 16, 2014
BPA-free thermoplastic resins can release estrogenic chemicals
BPA-free thermoplastic resins evaluated for estrogenic activity, four out of 14 resins released estrogenic chemicals
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April 16, 2015
NHANES data to impact risk assessment decisions
Study evaluates use of NHANES biomarker data in chemical risk assessments, more than 100 articles that examine these data expected to be published each year
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November 26, 2014
Novel photodegradable bioplastics
U.S. researchers synthesize renewable polymeric materials, light-induced degradation occurs in three hours
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April 29, 2021
US considers new chemical recycling legislation
US states Oklahoma and Arizona pass bills to support chemical recycling facilities; at the same time, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers whether to include chemical recycling in national recycling calculations
