New nanomaterial use ruling comes into effect November 2014
September 8, 2014
Opinion: More additives, less FDA scrutiny
Attorney criticizes manufacturer based safety assessments of food additives, calls for more responsible manufacturer behavior and better regulatory oversight
September 3, 2014
Big food to disclose data on GRAS evaluations
Grocery Manufacturers Association will give US FDA access to large database of chemical safety information
September 2, 2014
Final Canadian phthalate assessment in 2017
Canada modifies schedule for phthalate assessment, final assessments expected for 2017
September 2, 2014
TTIP may weaken European EDC regulation
Transatlantic trade agreement may weaken European EDC regulation; European Commission considers reviewing pesticide legislation
September 1, 2014
Documentary on European EDC debate
Journalist investigates debate surrounding the delayed European endocrine disruptor regulation and the necessity of a Chief Scientific Advisor to the European Commission’s president
August 19, 2014
GRAS determination for food additives under review
Washington Post questions whether the rising number of food additives is a consequence of waning FDA scrutiny
August 7, 2014
BPA linked to food intolerance
New study finds prenatal BPA exposure to increase risk of food intolerance in adulthood
August 6, 2014
Opinion: Commission blocked EDC criteria
EurActiv reports that Commission president impeded endocrine disruptor criteria and other environmental legislation initiatives
August 5, 2014
U.S. Representatives urge action on phthalates
U.S. Representatives send letter to U.S. FDA and Consumer Product Safety Commission
