Denmark’s National Food Institute maintains its previous risk assessment of BPA is correct
EFSA approves polymeric additive for use in FCMs
New additive copolymer in nanoform to be used in PVC and PLA
EFSA and WHO publish draft report on TTC approach
Report open for public comment until March 29, 2015
EFSA to bridge the knowledge gap on non-plastic FCMs
Food Ingredients and Packaging (FIP) Network discussed the latest developments in the area of non-plastics FCMs, next meeting in the first half of 2015
EFSA encourages stakeholder dialogue
EFSA moves open plenary meetings to Brussels, more external observers are allowed to participate
EFSA Scientific Opinion: BPA exposure of no risk to consumers
Tolerable daily intake of BPA reduced, current exposure levels too low to cause harm
EFSA evaluates 2 new substances for use in FCMs
Adipic acid dihydrazide and 1,7-octadiene are not of a safety concern for consumers
EFSA: BPA opinion adopted
Scientific opinion on bisphenol A to be published in January 2015
EFSA approves use of additive in polyolefins
EFSA considers a polymeric antistatic additive in hydrophobic plastics safe for food contact
EFSA: First meeting of FCMs expert network
EU experts gather to discuss non-plastic FCMs