ECHA’s restriction of phthalates DINP and DIDP in toys and childcare articles notlifted
August 29, 2013
US city bans polystyrene packaging
In San Jose fast food can no longer be packaged in polystyrene foam, following a vote in the City Council
August 15, 2013
May French BPA action lead to EU-wide ban?
Legal consultants from Hogan Lovells review BPA ban in France
August 13, 2013
Scientist applauds study on GRAS related conflicts of interest
Marion Nestle comments on the conflicts of interest in U.S. food safety regulation, calls new study “a great public service”
August 12, 2013
More transparent Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program
US EPA convenes experts to review weight of evidence conclusions in Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program, experts suggest quantitative evaluation approaches
August 8, 2013
GRAS: Financial conflicts of interest ubiquitous
New study investigates conflicts of interest in GRAS determinations of food additives, no independent expert panels
August 2, 2013
US states oppose proposed TSCA reform
LA Times reports that nine US states consider bipartisan proposal flawed, may cripple existing chemical regulations
July 29, 2013
EFSA evaluates new recycling processes for PP and PET
EFSA’s CEF panel publishes two new scientific opinions on recycling processes, materials considered safe for food contact
July 26, 2013
Eastman wins lawsuit over food contact substance
Austin jury finds laboratories claiming that Tritan® is estrogenically active guilty of waging unfair competition
July 25, 2013
EFSA publishes draft BPA opinion, part I
EFSA opens draft scientific opinion on BPA exposure for consultation, exposure lower than previously estimated
