Scientists with expertise on the effects of chemicals and pollution from plastics urge the United States to support a binding plastics treaty; promote Rwanda and Peru’s resolution as one considering the entire life cycle of plastics
EU: New regulation on official controls
Newly adopted revision of EU Regulation on Official Controls aims at simplifying the control system for food safety along the entire supply chain, foresees increased efficiency in preventing, eliminating or reducing health risks
PCB-11 detected in clothing and paper samples
Polychlorinated bisphenyl 11 found in clothing and printed paper; presence linked to yellow pigments
Further research on BPS safety needed
The Washington Post interviews senior scientist about BPS effects on zebrafish embryo development; comparison to BPA shows that BPS is not necessarily safer
EDC expert responds to WSJ editorial on BPA
The Wall Street Journal publishes a response letter to recent BPA editorial, BPA is a threat to public health
Carcinogenicity of chemical mixtures
The Halifax Project assesses potential role of low-dose chemical mixtures in developing cancer
PFAS alternatives for paper food packaging
Article in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety discusses alternatives for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in paper food packaging; considers lamination with waxes and polymer films, alternative surface sizing and coatings; views finding cost-effective, fully biodegradable, and environmentally friendly alternatives challenging
BPA can alter parenting behavior in mice
A new study finds that early exposure to BPA reduces parental care in mice
Substituting endocrine disrupting chemicals
Scientific project LIFE-EDESIA led by the Italian Institute of Public Health uses in silico and in vitro methods to evaluate the safety of substitute chemicals for known (phthalates and bisphenols) and suspected (parabens) EDCs
EC seeks stakeholder information on styrene migration
European Commission (EC) opens consultation period on the use of styrene as a food contact material; considering developing migration limit for styrene into food; stakeholder survey open until April 11, 2022