European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) publishes technical report outlining low tier risk assessment methodology for multiple regulated compounds with non-cancer effects; implements EFSAβs MIXTOX guidance document
Perfluorinated compounds linked to reproductive health outcome
Danish study links in utero exposure to PFAAs to lower semen quality and changes in reproductive hormone levels
EFSA identifies gaps in risk assessment guidance
Scientific Committee recommends new EFSA guidance on the use of the weight of evidence approach and biological relevance in toxicology
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
Perfluoro-compound Migration from the Environment into Food Products
Webinar for companies: Focus on unwanted substances in packaging
EU bottled water industry commits to more recycling
European Federation of Bottled Waters aims to increase collection of PET bottles from 60% to 90% and use 25% recycled PET in water bottles by 2025 as EU average
NGOs push for EU strategy on EDCs
EDC-free Europe coalition urges EU Commission to update its strategy on endocrine disruptors
EU Environment Council wants safe water contact materials
EU environment ministers call for same level of safety for products in contact with drinking water as for materials in contact with food
NIA closes member feedback on EC nanomaterial definition
Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) feeds first feedback into European Commissionβs review process on nanomaterial definition