Overview papers discuss characterization and identification of microplastics by techniques based on (micro-)Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
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July 19, 2018
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February 25, 2013
Brazil adopts plastics positive list
Brazil transposed a Mercosur resolution containing a plastics positive list for FCM
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Plastics in the Environment: Understanding Impacts and Identifying Solutions
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November 17, 2021
Colombia issues resolution on glass and ceramic FCMs
Technical regulation sets specific migration limits for lead and cadmium from glass and ceramic food contact materials (FCMs); provides guides on which products are within scope, limits vary with article type and size
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February 13, 2019
National Geographic's packaging challenge
“Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge” to reward innovations in food packaging, focus on using easily recycled materials without additives; submissions due June 2019
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January 20, 2017
Bioplastics not a solution to plastic pollution
NGOs publish position paper on bioplastics in circular economy, conclude bioplastics not able to solve problems with conventional plastics, call to reduce use of all plastics
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June 14, 2013
EDC scientists respond to industry assertions
Scientists reject incorrect and misleading statements made by chemical industry in controversy on WHO/UNEP Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals 2012 report
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October 29, 2020
FPF Workshop 2020: Values and transparency in science
Kevin Elliott discusses how values can influence scientific judgements or be themselves affected by them; transparency plays an important role in responding to challenges caused by value-laden judgements; contents and venues chosen for transparent communication need to be adjusted according to each stakeholder’s needs
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February 28, 2024
Unexpected SVHC phthalate metabolite found in humans, including children
German biomonitoring study finds mono-n-hexyl phthalate in majority of samples, indicating widespread exposure to substance of very high concern (SVHC) di-n-hexyl phthalate or related compounds; sources of exposure currently under investigation; contribution of food contact materials to human exposure possible, but only limited data available
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August 18, 2020
How to regulate polymers?
Chemical Watch commentary addresses the nature of polymerization reactions, provides technical background information explaining the challenges in the registration of polymers under REACH
