EU Commission’s working group on FCMs discusses ex-post evaluation of FCM framework regulation, supply chain survey, EU measure on printed FCMs, plastic recycling, and monitoring of mineral oils in food and FCMs
February 20, 2017
EU technical expert group for FCMs: Latest meeting minutes
DG SANTE’s technical expert group for FCMs discusses plastic recycling, ex-post evaluation of FCM framework regulation, supply chain survey, and EU measure on printed FCMs
February 17, 2017
Four phthalates recognized as hormone disrupting for humans
EU REACH Committee classifies DEHP, DBP, BBP, and DIBP as substances of very high concern due to their endocrine disrupting effects in humans
February 15, 2017
NGOs demand action on SVHCs
European and international NGOs ask EU REACH Committee to take action on siloxanes, phthalates and nanomaterials
February 14, 2017
EDC criteria for all types of products
NGOs call for horizontal criteria to identify endocrine disruptors in all types of applications, not just pesticides and biocides; urge EU Commission to redesign its currently proposed EDC criteria
February 14, 2017
EDC criteria: Latest revision and next meeting
EU Commission publishes latest version of revised criteria to identify endocrine disruptors; NGOs and industry still dissatisfied with proposed criteria; next expert meeting, and possible vote, to be held February 28, 2017
January 26, 2017
EU working group on FCMs: Latest meeting
EU Commission’s working group on FCMs discusses baseline study on non-harmonized FCMs, EU measure on printed FCMs, information transfer in the supply chain, and draft measure on BPA
January 24, 2017
Vote on EU waste management legislation
EU Parliament’s Environment Committee votes on legislative package including directive on packaging and packaging waste; European Container Glass Federation recommends equal rules and principles for all packaging materials
January 20, 2017
EU to monitor mineral oil hydrocarbons in food
EU Commission adopts recommendation to monitor mineral oil hydrocarbons in food and in materials and articles intended for food contact; 2017-2018 monitoring data to be submitted to EFSA by February 2019
January 19, 2017
Member States discuss EDC criteria
DG SANTE publishes latest meeting minutes on revised EDC criteria, summarizes different concerns raised by EU Member States
