4th International Conference on Chemicals Management held from September 28 to October 2, 2015 in Geneva, Switzerland; majority agreement on EDC resolution
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October 19, 2015
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June 1, 2016
Opinions: Implications of TSCA reform
Articles in Nature and The Guardian discuss what will change under reformed U.S. chemicals regulation TSCA; EPA to gain more authority, concerns over public health protection remain
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May 5, 2017
FDA denies action on perchlorates in antistatics
U.S. FDA supports industry petition and revokes use of potassium perchlorate in sealing gaskets for food containers; denies action on NGO petition to revoke perchlorate use in antistatic agents in food contact articles
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November 28, 2018
Plastics and paper conference 2018
Smithers Pira’s conference on ‘Plastics & paper in contact with foodstuffs’ to take place on December 3-6, 2018, in Vienna; registration open
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June 10, 2020
ECHA online event discusses legislation goals
ECHA director presents interest in a single assessment approach for each substance to minimize burden, harmonize data structure across legislations; DG Environment director outlines EU goals for safer chemicals, leading transition to safe chemicals and non-chemical alternatives
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November 28, 2018
2019 food contact regulations USA conference
Chemical Watch holds 2nd conference on American food contact regulations, March 19-20, 2019, in Washington, D.C.
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May 7, 2019
TSCA and confidential business information
Court finds that U.S. EPA needs to revise substantiation required for companies to claim confidential business information under Toxic Substances Control Act; Environmental Defense Fund calls for new consultation on proposed rule
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April 14, 2016
Phthalates and fast food
New study analyzes NHANES data and finds association between high fast food consumption and increased urinary phthalate levels
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October 24, 2016
73 mio t of plastic film will be used in 2021
Smithers Rapra publishes a report on the future of global plastic films market; forecasts an annual growth rate of 3-6% and a demand of 73 million metric tons to be reached by 2021
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August 25, 2023
Australian government to start regulating packaging
Australian environment ministers agree to “address the use of harmful chemicals in food packaging,” create packaging design standards and targets, harmonize curbside recycling programs; details forthcoming
