Food Contact Plastics Seminar 2019 discusses use of the mutual recognition principle, improved supply chain communication, analysis of non-intentionally added substances, and regulation of recycling for plastic FCMs
EU advisory body recommends prioritizing chemicals legislation
European Economic and Social Committee publishes opinion on chemicals, products, waste in the circular economy, calls for full application of REACH and other chemicals legislation
Forbes: FCMs linked to fecundity problems, new safety laws to come?
Forbes reports on two studies linking BPA and plasticizers to reproductive problems, low dose testing may eventually modify safety tests and laws
Single Use Product European Directive and new FCM regulatory trends. Route to compliance TÜV Rheinland Safety & DINCERTCO sustainability services.
New York Times compares chemical to tobacco industry
New York Times reports on debate over European EDC policy, calls upon chemical industry to act upon threat posed by EDCs
Regulatory framework for Kitchenware (e.g. cookware) products and route to compliance. (Food contact material, Chemical, Mechanical and Thermal requirements)
Meat packaging producer commits to circularity
Packaging company Sealed Air announces to make all of its plastic packaging, including meat packaging, fully recyclable and reusable by 2025
EU Regulatory Framework for household electrical appliances & Route to compliance. (Food contact material, Hygiene, Chemical, Electrical Safety, etc.)
BfR: 17th Meeting on contaminants in food chain
German Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) publishes meeting minutes of its commission for contaminants in the food chain; discusses PFASs and mineral oil hydrocarbons
Stakeholders criticize labeling, terminology of plastic packaging
Greenpeace report finds only 53% of all US material recovery facilities accept polypropylene products, argues they should therefore not be labeled and marketed to consumers as recyclable; bottled water association advocates against the term ‘single-use,’ concerned it confuses consumers and limits recycling