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CSS roundtable publishes enforcement recommendations

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Ultra-processed food intake can increase human exposure to phthalates and microplastics

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ECHA inspection: failures to communicate SVHCs in articles

European Chemicals Agency pilot enforcement project finds 12% of inspected articles contain substances of very high concern (SVHCs) with 88% of suppliers failing to sufficiently communicate to customers; calls for improved communication in the supply chain