EFSA’s CEF Panel Working Group on BPA assessment protocol holds 13th and 14th meeting on the reevaluation of BPA safety; meeting minutes available online
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November 30, 2017
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September 25, 2018
EFSA BPA reevaluation: 1st meeting
EFSA’s CEP Panel Working Group on BPA safety reevaluation holds 1st meeting; minutes available online
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May 6, 2019
Recent efforts to assess nanomaterials
EU and U.S. projects and collaborations focus on nanotechnology; prioritize joint research areas, develop categorization scheme, review gaps in existing nanotoxicology research, aim to establish criteria for efficient risk assessment
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January 26, 2023
Biodegradable plastics may bring degradation and toxicity challenges, say scientists
In an opinion piece published in Waste Management scientists emphasize there is no universal biodegradability of plastics in any ecosystem; waste collection systems need adaptation and toxicity testing improvements; experimental study finds leachates of biodegradable plastic items affect mussel early embryo stages development and adult physiological parameters
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March 16, 2017
EFSA BPA assessment protocol: 4th and 5th meeting
EFSA’s CEF Panel Working Group on BPA assessment protocol holds fourth and fifth meeting on the safety reevaluation of BPA; meeting minutes available online
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June 26, 2018
EFSA working group on phthalates: 4th meeting
EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on phthalates reassesses safety of DBP, BBP and DEHP for food contact plastics; updated meeting minutes now available online
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October 24, 2016
PP and HDPE recycling by Pokas Arcadian Recycle
EFSA evaluates ‘Pokas Arcadian Recycle Ltd’ process for recycling of PP and HDPE for food contact applications; concludes that the process is insufficiently characterized regarding its ability to remove potential contaminants
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January 27, 2015
Detailed online tool on bioplastics
German organic food association publishes decision-making support tool for food producers
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July 15, 2015
EFSA: Safety assessment of 2 PET recycling processes
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers post-consumer PET recycling processes ‘Coveris’ and ‘ExtruPET’ safe for contact with almost all types of foodstuffs
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February 11, 2020
Launch of circularity measurement tool
Ellen MacArthur Foundation releases online platform ‘Circulytics’ to help companies assess their transition towards circular economy; identify strengths and areas for improvement, compare with sector averages
