EFSA’s CEF Panel considers mixture of carboxymethylcellulose, acetylated distarch phosphate, bentonite, boric acid, and aluminum sulfate safe for use as liquid absorber under intended conditions of use
February 2, 2018
Responses to draft EDC identification guidance
Responders to consultation on draft guidance for identification of EDCs criticize too high level of evidence required and too narrow scope
January 29, 2018
Harmonizing ECHA and EFSA data
EU Parliament’s Environment Committee launches working group on harmonization of safety data held by EU chemicals, food safety and medicines agencies
January 29, 2018
2018 EFSA conference announced
EFSA’s 2018 conference focusing on “science, food, society” to be held on September 18-21, 2018 in Parma, Italy; registration open until June 30, 2018, spaces limited
January 26, 2018
Consultation on risk assessment transparency
EU Commission launches public consultation on transparency of risk assessment in food chain, seeks feedback on independence, risk communication, governance of EFSA
January 25, 2018
EFSA publishes uncertainty guidance
EFSA issues new guidance on uncertainty analysis in scientific assessments; public consultation on draft guidance for communicating uncertainty upcoming
January 18, 2018
New guidance on how EFSA handles applications for authorization
EFSA issues new “administrative guidance for the processing of application for regulated products;” applies also to food contact materials
January 18, 2018
EFSA evaluates ‘Envases Ureña’ recycling process
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers PET made from recycling process ‘Envases Ureña’ safe for use in food contact articles for all types of foodstuffs under certain conditions
January 17, 2018
EFSA assesses HDPE and PP recycling process
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers HDPE and PP made from recycling process ‘Morssinkhof Plastics’ suitable for use in food contact articles intended for dry foods, fruits, vegetables and meat under specific conditions
January 15, 2018
EFSA assesses 2 food contact substances
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers selenium nanoparticles and isobutane safe for use in plastic food contact materials under certain conditions
