New study by ClientEarth finds that decisions by European Commission on use of substances of very high concern are ‘delayed unreasonably’ in most cases
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July 2, 2018
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Food Contact Compliance
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March 9, 2018
BPA linked to hyperactivity
Meta-analysis substantiates BPA’s link to hyperactivity in children
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April 23, 2020
Beverage container associations urge support for deposit programs
Aluminum, glass, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) packaging manufacturer associations ask US state governments to clearly communicate container return process to consumers, stress importance of recycling returned containers to meet currently high packaging demand during COVID-19 pandemic
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May 23, 2017
Consumer preference for glass packaging
Friends of Glass survey finds EU-consumers to favor glass packaging for food and drink; glass considered to be safest packaging material with lowest risk of interaction with food
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December 16, 2013
Alternatives to perfluorinated chemicals
New study reviews environmental releases, persistence and exposure of perfluorinated chemical alternatives, looks at 20 fluorinated substances including eight used in FCMs
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March 14, 2019
Nano risk governance model project
Horizon 2020 funded project launched focusing on developing a nano risk governance model, aims to explore upcoming tools and approaches as well as support prioritization and harmonization of practices among stakeholders
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March 28, 2024
European Parliament adopts its position on Green Claims Directive
Requires environmental claims to be verified by a third-party; addresses carbon offsetting schemes; disregards green claims on hazardous substances; vote will be followed up by new Parliament after elections in June
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February 1, 2018
Conference on food contact regulations in the U.S.
Chemical Watch holds conference on U.S. food contact regulations on March 8-9, 2018 in Arlington, U.S.
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January 25, 2019
Loop to promote reusable packaging
Loop concept aims to enable provision of common consumer goods in reusable packaging; pilot schemes to operate in selected U.S. and European regions in spring 2019
