German ministry proposes regulation of mineral oils in food contact materials, receives criticism from German paper and board industry
July 2, 2013
Japan may introduce monomer and additive positive list
Researcher of Japanese National Institute of Health Sciences presents possible regulatory steps at conference
July 1, 2013
EFSA to extend adoption of BPA scientific opinion once more
EFSA introduces two-stage public consultation delaying the adoption of the scientific opinion on BPA until 2014; exposure and hazard assessments to be split in two
July 1, 2013
4 Australian states ban HDPE plastic bags
Tasmania last to ban HDPE plastic bags, biodegradable bags continue to be allowed
June 28, 2013
Switzerland not to ban BPA
Swiss government to await BPA report, will consider French findings
June 25, 2013
Mandatory BPA labeling in France
France notifies European Commission on draft decree requiring BPA labeling
June 24, 2013
ECHA identifies PFOA and 5 other substances as Substances of Very High Concern
ECHA’s Member State Committee agrees to place six substances on candidate list for Substances of Very High Concern
June 18, 2013
Understanding the chemical regulatory system better in order to reform TSCA
House subcommittee hosts hearing on TSCA reform, ACC comments
June 18, 2013
Official from Chinese FDA says food safety law revision is urgently needed
Chinese news report on an interview with anonymous Chinese official
June 10, 2013
EFSA considers co-monomer as safe for food contact
EFSA publishes scientific opinion on 1,4:3,6-dianhydrosorbitol
