EU reference laboratory for FCMs publishes final report on suitable test methods for measuring migration of metals from ceramics and glass to support revision of EU Ceramic Directive
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December 22, 2017
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May 10, 2016
Recycling of PET thermoforms
Petcore Europe updates on recent challenges in recycling PET thermoforms; collection and sorting of PET packaging need improvement; packaging design is key for recycling
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October 17, 2019
Recent conferences on plastics recycling
Series of recent conferences on both continents focus on discussing challenges and opportunities surrounding plastics recycling, increasing recycled content in products; group of NGOs criticize Circular Plastics Alliance for overlooking hazardous chemicals; predicted lower prices of virgin PET seen as future test of commitment to set sustainability targets
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September 7, 2018
REACH data insufficient to classify carcinogens and mutagens
RIVM scientists find data required by REACH to be insufficient for classifying category 1B carcinogens and mutagens according to criteria set by Classification, Labeling and Packaging legislation
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April 11, 2017
JRC and EFSA reinforce collaboration
EU Joint Research Centre and EFSA hold workshop to discuss ongoing and future collaborations; common topics of interest include chemical mixtures, endocrine disruptors, and risk/hazard assessment of food-relevant chemicals
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September 8, 2015
Phthalates may increase risk of miscarriage
New study finds association between exposure to phthalates (DEP, DiBP, DnBP) and risk of pregnancy loss
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November 3, 2015
Harmonizing FCM regulation
Conclusions of Luxembourg conference on FCMs published; harmonization of FCM regulation at EU level desired, improvement of risk assessments and declarations of compliance needed
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January 13, 2020
WHO calls for expert consultation on future microplastics report
World Health Organization announces expert consultation meeting March 2-3, 2020 in Geneva to inform new report on human health risks from exposure to microplastics in environment; applications due January 19, 2020
