News organization comments on backlog of U.S. federal chemical regulation, States support Californian Chemicals of Concern list against opposition
Opinion: Protecting children through labeling
Morning Sentinel comments on phthalates in products, calls upon Maine government to enforce product labeling to protect vulnerable populations
Researchers blend renewably sourced plastic with natural biocide to create active packaging
Chitosan, polycaprolactone and wheat based polymers combine to make novel food packaging with biocidal and water scavenging properties, new research published by French researchers
Nature: Hormone disruptors reform in the dark
Science journal Nature reports on endocrine disruptor persistence in the environment, EDCs broken down by sunlight re-form at night
California passes strongest EPR and recycling legislation in the US
Plastic pollution prevention and packaging producer responsibility act requires all packaging in California be recyclable or compostable by 2032; plastic packaging production be reduced by 25%, and 65% of packaging be recycled after use
Study investigates quantity and risk of oligomers in PBT
Researchers analyze oligomer in extracts and migrates of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) food contact articles also comparing levels in food and food simulants; report human exposure to oligomers can exceed daily threshold in some scenarios; express the need for toxicological evaluation of PBT oligomers
Belgian initiatives aim to reduce packaging waste and EDC exposure
New initiative to create reusable packaging system for Flemish region of Belgium; over 80 companies across the food, consumer products, and packaging supply chain sign on; Belgian federal government launching action plan on endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)
Scientists find phthalates impact development of boys more than girls
Biomonitoring study reports association between maternal phthalate exposure and 24-month-old boy emotional/behavioral problems; short review discusses teratogenic effect and calls for health policies; research article detects phthalates in wide range of US foods, indicates phthalate migration from food processing equipment; review evaluates gas chromatography-based approaches to measure phthalates in aqueous and solid foods
EFSA evaluates 2 substances for use in recycled PET
EFSAβs CEF Panel considers substances tetraethyl orthosilicate and hexamethyldisilazane safe for use in recycled PET intended for contact with all types of foodstuffs
Retailer removes unwanted chemicals from consumer products
U.S. retailer Target adopts new chemical strategy and policy, aims for full ingredient transparency; goal is to remove phthalates, parabens, formaldehyde, and nonylphenol ethoxylates from various products