Consulting agency Jenner & Block publishes opinion piece, phthalates likely to be removed from consumer products
September 17, 2013
US EPA withdraws rules on “chemicals of concern list” and information disclosure
Huffington Post reports on withdrawal of two proposed rules by the US EPA, no longer necessary due to other efforts
September 3, 2013
ECHA’s final review report on DINP and DIDP
ECHA’s restriction of phthalates DINP and DIDP in toys and childcare articles notlifted
August 26, 2013
Contaminants migrate from recycled paper and paperboard
New method for the detection of contaminants in in recycled paper and paperboard. Significant levels of BPA, DEHP and nonylphenols found in commercial retail samples of recycled paperboard food contact materials.
August 7, 2013
Food contact chemical burden linked to wealth
New study linking chemical body to socioeconomic status, necessary to reduce chemical burden of the poor and the wealthy
July 31, 2013
NGO statement on child feeding and chemical residues
Non-profit organization IBFAN advises mothers to breastfeed irrespective of chemical burden, chemical contaminants present in both breast milk and infant foods
July 22, 2013
Opinion: Avoid food packaging, increase fertility
Women’s health magazine reports on the link between failed fertility treatment and phthalate exposure, points to exposure from food containers
July 10, 2013
Sweden to phase out phthalates
Swedish Chemicals Agency assigned to work with industry on the phase-out of phthalates from consumer products
July 5, 2013
ECHA subcommittee to discuss FCM substances
ECHA Committee for Risk Assessment meets to review new dossiers received under REACH
