European Commissionβs REACH Committee gives green light for use of DEHP in recycled plastics
Overview of Mercosur Food Contact Regulations and Route to Compliance
DEHP recycling approved
Draft EU regulation streamlines certification of plastic FCM recycling processes
European Commission (EC) proposes regulation simplifying the process for the development, certification, and use of recycled plastic food contact materials (FCMs) in the EU; would replace earlier regulation (EC) No 282/2008; open for public comment until January 10, 2022
EFSA calls for comments on scientific uncertainty
EFSA draft guidance document on uncertainty in scientific assessments open for public consultation until September 10, 2015
Opinion: Chemicals must be excluded from TTIP
NGOs from the EU and the U.S. ask chair of EU Parliament Trade Committee to support exclusion of chemicals from TTIP trade negotiations
NGOs comment on ECβs roadmap for EDCs
Health and Environment Alliance calls on EU Commission to include actions aimed at exposure reduction into its roadmap for EU framework on EDCs; CHEM Trust requests addressing EDCs across all EU legislations
ACC comments on DiNP listing
ACC responds to Californiaβs listing of DiNP as hazardous chemical: weight of evidence speaks against listing
Successful packaging initiatives require more than changing materials
Consulting company Gartner Inc. predicts 90% of sustainable packaging commitments will not be met by 2025
NGOs encourage citizens to comment on EDC criteria
Online platform launched to simplify participation in EC’s public consultation on EDCs