European Commission proposal limiting the nanomaterial declaration on products stirs debate; European Parliament, Member States and consumer organizations call for tighter regulation of nanomaterials
February 25, 2014
German printing ink ordinance only in 2016
Paper Technology Foundation holds seminar in February 2014, German printing ink ordinance not to be expected before 2016
January 10, 2014
New novel food regulation on nanomaterials
New proposed EU regulation on novel foods; engineered nanomaterials to be assessed and authorized under the new regulation
January 7, 2014
EC misses EDC criteria deadline
European Commission misses deadline for presenting EDC criteria, PAN Europe expresses concern that criteria may be delayed for various years
December 6, 2013
Sweden adopts future chemicals policy
Sweden adopts new strategy towards a non-toxic environment, proposes to work on chemical groups to accelerate phase-out of dangerous substances
December 5, 2013
U.S. state senate kills new priority chemicals bill
Maine Senate votes to reject bill listing potential priority chemicals, bill considered a sham by Environmental Health groups and Democrats
December 4, 2013
France: 1st nanomaterial directory
France publishes results from nanomaterial reporting scheme, more than 243 substances registered
November 27, 2013
New York: Business owners oppose polystyrene ban
ACC reports on opposition of restaurant owners to proposed polystyrene ban, business viability at risk
November 26, 2013
ECHA consultation on phthalate applications
ECHA opens consultation on DBP and DEHP applications; applications include food contact materials; applicants consider alternatives to phthalates economically and technically unfeasible
November 18, 2013
Optimism for TSCA reform
Newspaper The Hill reports on awaited U.S.’ chemical safety law reform, Committee hearing shows U.S. Senators generally in favor of bill
