New report by Coalition for Safer Food Processing & Packaging finds continued use of phthalates in plastic and rubber equipment for dairy farming; potential source of phthalates in dairy products such as milk and cheese
April 27, 2018
Nano amendments to REACH adopted
EU Member States adopt nano-amendments to REACH Annexes; new requirements for identifying and characterizing nanoforms, providing data for nanomaterials registered under REACH
April 26, 2018
EU Commission: Dicyclohexyl phthalate an SVHC
EU Commission identifies dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) as substance of very high concern (SVHC), for toxicity for reproduction and endocrine disrupting properties for human health
April 20, 2018
ECHA to look at chemical groups
European Chemicals Agency publishes 2017 report on implementing the SVHC Roadmap; 750 substances of potential concern under scrutiny currently; structurally similar substances to be assessed as groups
April 12, 2018
Sweden supports EU restrictions on microplastics
Swedish Chemicals Agency sees need for extended ban on microplastics in cosmetic and other chemical products, endorses restriction at EU level
March 28, 2018
Implementation of EDC criteria for biocides
EU biocides authorities settle how criteria to identify endocrine disruptors for biocides will be realized; criteria to apply from June 7, 2018; ECHA and EFSA prepare final guidance document
March 27, 2018
Notification of SVHCs to be required under EU waste directive
Amendment to EU waste framework directive foresees obligation for suppliers to notify ECHA of SVHCs present in articles, aims to create transparent and non-toxic material cycles for circular economy
March 22, 2018
EU Member States to assess 21 substances in 2018
ECHA publishes updated Community rolling action plan 2018-2020; 21 substances selected for evaluation in 2018, 10 of which relevant for food contact
March 15, 2018
New consumer information portal on chemicals
ECHA launches website to inform consumers about benefits and risks of chemicals
March 14, 2018
ECHA consults on identification of 8 SVHCs
ECHA opens public consultation on proposals to identify 8 substances of very high concern; deadline for comments April 23, 2018; 5 substances relevant for food contact
