EU Commission launches Circular Plastics Alliance to support EU plastics strategy; industry stakeholders to cover entire plastics value chain
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December 14, 2018
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January 27, 2014
Opinion: Precautionary principle threatens transatlantic trade
Wall Street Journal publishes MEP’s concerns that precautionary chemical regulation may harm transatlantic trade; earlier European debate on endocrine disruptors continued
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June 18, 2013
Research on nanomaterial toxicity presented
Need for grouping of nanomaterials to carry out risk evaluation efficiently, recommends NanoGEM research program
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July 13, 2018
Call for reducing MOH in foods
Scientist reviews existing toxicological assessments of mineral oil hydrocarbons in foods, calls for lowering acceptable intake levels and phasing out use in food and food contact applications
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February 22, 2019
EFSA: updated opinion on FCM phthalates
Updated draft scientific opinion on risk assessment of DBP, BBP, DEHP, DINP, and DIDP in food contact materials published; webinar to be held on March 15 and public consultation open until April 14
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May 18, 2022
UP Scorecard webinar shares resources, tips for eliminating toxic chemicals in packaging
Webinar on June 1, 2022, to share insights and new resources to help companies begin to better identify and address toxic chemicals present in foodware and food packaging; features expert speakers from five different food service companies and civil society organizations
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June 30, 2016
EU environmental ministers want more protective EDC criteria
Environmental ministers of France, Denmark, and Sweden ask Commission to amend proposed EDC criteria to better protect human health and the environment
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February 23, 2016
Substitution means innovation
New report by non-profit organization ChemSec shows that regulating and substituting hazardous chemicals promotes innovation, safer and better products, and overall economic benefits
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May 18, 2017
New plastics economy innovation prize
Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize, calls for innovators to redesign packaging to prevent plastic ocean pollution and loss of economic value
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July 13, 2018
Member States support restriction of 4 phthalates
EU Member States support proposal to restrict DEHP, DBP, DIBP, BBP in consumer articles; restriction will not cover food contact materials
