Director of ACS Green Chemistry Institute comments on hazardous materials as barriers to circular economy
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November 19, 2018
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September 2, 2013
BPA linked to breast cancer
BPA found to induce malignant mammary gland cancer in rats
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September 14, 2015
Nanomaterials regulation in different countries
New JRC-study reviews regulatory measures for nanotechnology in food and feed production in different countries; only EU and Switzerland have legally binding nano-specific provisions
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August 27, 2013
Opinion: New EDC policy in Europe is scientifically justified
Prominent EDC scientists defend EU policy developments for endocrine disrupters; response to earlier letter by toxicologists
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February 14, 2013
Germany: Anthraquinone no longer recommended for food packaging
BfR withdraws anthraquinone recommendation for food packaging after reevaluation of migration
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July 26, 2022
US FDA and EPA publish requests for information on PFAS
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asks for information on the use of fluorinated polyethylene for food contact and dietary exposure due to migration; US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks responses to specific questions to help form PFAS strategic action plan; FDA comment period open until October 18, 2022, and EPA period until August 29, 2022
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August 25, 2015
Denmark limits fluorocarbons in food packaging
Danish Minister of the Environment and Food recommends lowered limit for fluorocarbons in food contact materials
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March 17, 2014
Opinion: No more secrets over trade talks
MEP Scott-Cato responds to MEP Girling’s article in the Wall Street Journal, argues for the use of the precautionary principle in EDC policy and the opening of the TTIP trade talks to the public
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May 8, 2015
Study finds plastic particles in Mediterranean fish
Effects on humans who consume fish containing plastic particles requires further research
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April 21, 2020
New FPF dossier: Microplastics
Food Packaging Forum (FPF) publishes background article and dossier informing about microplastics; discusses sources, analytical approaches, health hazards, and risk assessment
