Feature article by Chemical Watch reviews ongoing scientific and regulatory discussions concerning uncertainties and data gaps to describe presence and toxicity of fluorotelomer breakdown products; widespread use in food packaging increasing scrutiny of the issue
September 11, 2019
California adjusts metal limits in recycled glass
State legislative bodies pass bill raising combined limit of four heavy metals in recycled glass packaging from 100 to 200 ppm temporarily; State’s governor vetoes bill, permitted levels set to remain at 100 ppm
September 10, 2019
Second stakeholder workshop on EU FCM regulation
Brussels meeting gathers stakeholders to discuss findings of consultancy ecorys’ report on the European FCM regulation review; comments can be provided until September 16, 2019
September 10, 2019
California modifies draft circular economy bill
State lawmakers adapt proposed legislation on single use packaging and recycling following stakeholder discussions, keep target for 75% recycling rate by 2030, add language regarding material neutral treatment and use of a stakeholder advisory panel
September 10, 2019
Thai consultation defining food contact materials
National authorities close public consultation on the matter; new definition would create need for national FCM standard; timeline for resulting regulatory amendments still unannounced
September 9, 2019
India to ban six types of single-use plastic articles
National ban on plastic bags, bottles, plates, straws, sachets, cups to come into effect October 2, 2019; seen as first big step to meet plastic reduction targets by 2022
September 6, 2019
Four new SVHCs proposed
EU member states propose four new substances for inclusion on REACH Candidate list of substances of very high concern for Authorization; all substances relevant for food contact
September 6, 2019
Indian draft FCM standard for printing inks
Bureau of Indian Standards consults on revised draft standard for printing inks in food contact materials; recommends exclusion of several pigments, dyes, solvents, plasticizers and other compounds from printing ink formulations
September 5, 2019
France: Second national strategy on EDCs
France publishes second national strategy on endocrine disrupting chemicals; plans creation of EDC list in 2020, followed by education campaigns; calls for tighter and more harmonized EDC regulations EU-wide; allocates funds to support EDC research
September 4, 2019
Draft 15th amendment to EU plastic FCM regulation
EU Commission drafting new amendment for EU Regulation 10/2011 on plastic FCMs; authorizes new substances, decreases non-detect migration limits, adds migration limits for elements and metals
