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January 2, 2024
Scientists detect two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in plastic food storage bags; study assesses PFAS in 119 single-use food packaging and tableware samples from around the world and detectes PFAS in 54%; two reviews raise awareness of PFAS impact on human liver health and safety issues connected with the PFAS substitutes – polyfluoroalkyl phosphate esters (PAPs); scientist calls for more research to assess combined environmental effect of microplastics and PFAS
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October 29, 2020
Six speakers share their views on how to improve food contact material (FCM) safety; different approaches might complement one another; linking scientific research, policy making and industry initiatives could be the key to safe FCMs
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November 9, 2018
Microplastics2018 conference addresses sources, fate, effects of microplastics in waste water and aquatic ecosystems
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November 8, 2016
EFSA survey identifies authority’s methodological needs for use of scientific evidence in its assessments as part of PROMETHEUS project
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November 19, 2013
Polyethylene furanoate (PEF) set to take PET market share, approval for food contact use pending
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February 21, 2017
EFSA publishes draft guidance on the risk assessment of substances in food for infants younger than 16 weeks; public consultation open until March 31, 2017
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October 31, 2013
EFSA to commission study of implications of new FCM guidelines, some chemicals may require re-evaluation
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August 18, 2017
Scoping review identifies potential health effects of melamine other than renal damage, including impacts on neurological functions, behavior, reproduction, and growth
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January 18, 2019
European Food Safety Authority publishes report outlining approach and future plans for data sharing
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April 7, 2014
European Food Safety Authority addresses European Ombudsman findings of maladministration, announces Transparency Policy document
