Current migration limit of 0.5 mg/L in glazed pottery criticized as not protective for workers; government announces new standard will be released in 2020, no further details provided
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April 17, 2020
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March 17, 2014
Public consultation on PFOS and PFOA
US EPA opens public comment period on perfluorinated substances PFOS and PFOA, also used in food contact
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March 26, 2015
DEHP affected reproductive function in female mice
Prenatal exposure to diethylhexyl phthalate increased male-to-female sex ratio, altered ovarian morphology and caused some breeding abnormalities
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March 17, 2020
ECHA conclusions on siloxanes, PFHxS, formaldehyde
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) committees for socio-economic analysis (SEAC) and risk assessment (RAC) publish opinions, support restriction proposals on substances
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August 30, 2016
Amendment to EU plastic FCM regulation
European Commission publishes 6th amendment to plastic FCM regulation; changes for 6 substances and inclusion of 10 new substances in Union List; new specific migration limits for aluminum and zinc; food simulants and compliance testing specified
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November 26, 2012
Aromatic Mineral Oils measured in chocolate from advent calendars
A German Consumer Protection Agency measures mineral oils at levels higher than 10mg/kg in chocolate from advent calendars and finds some to be contaminated with aromatic mineral oils
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May 16, 2019
Broader authorization for PHBH
EU Commission notifies next amendment to Regulation (EU) 10/2011 to extend authorization conditions for poly((R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate to be used in manufacturing plastics for contact with all foods
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June 24, 2013
ECHA identifies PFOA and 5 other substances as Substances of Very High Concern
ECHA’s Member State Committee agrees to place six substances on candidate list for Substances of Very High Concern
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March 18, 2016
Benchmark for barrier efficiency
Scientists suggest specification and testing method for barrier efficiency of internal bags used to reduce the migration from food packaging made of recycled paperboard
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January 16, 2017
EFSA assesses reheat agent for use in FCMs
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers tungsten oxide safe for use in PET food contact materials under certain conditions
