Study compares toxicity of nanoplastic particles with different sizes and surface charges on human placental cells; demonstrates smaller particles induce higher toxicity; recommend performing nanoplastic risk assessment on reproduction and fetal development
International Congress on Engineering and Food (ICEF 13)
REACH socio-economic analysis criticized
NGO ChemSec publishes report criticizing implementation of socio-economic analysis under REACH; argues social costs are mostly ignored while applicants only consider their own finances; calls for policymakers to discuss improvements
ECHA consultation on phthalate applications
ECHA opens consultation on DBP and DEHP applications; applications include food contact materials; applicants consider alternatives to phthalates economically and technically unfeasible