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EFSA reevaluates SML of antioxidant in plastic FCMs

EFSA’s CEF Panel agrees to increase specific migration limit of phosphorous acid, mixed 2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenyl and 4-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenyl triesters for use in plastic food contact materials

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EFSA evaluates 2 more FCM substances

EFSA’s CEF Panel considers polyacrylic acid, sodium salt, cross-linked, and 2,4,4′-trifluorobenzophenone safe for use in food contact materials under certain conditions

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EFSA assesses co-monomer for use in multilayer FCMs

EFSA’s CEF Panel considers 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2,6-dicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester safe for use in polyester layers, not intended for direct food contact, under certain conditions

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Conference on food contact materials

Luxembourg’s Ministry of Health organises food contact materials conference as part of its Presidency of the Council of the European Union; registration now open

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Simplified FCM regulation wanted

FCM experts and stakeholders gather in EU Member State Luxembourg to discuss innovation, regulatory requirements, risk assessment, and enforcement of food contact materials regulation; call for harmonized approaches and collaboration

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EFSA reviews phenol and lowers TDI

EFSA asks European Commission to consider multiple routes of exposure when setting limit for phenols in food contact materials