European PET industry associations form group to focus on regulatory compliance of PET food packaging regarding non-intentionally added substances
February 20, 2017
EU working group on FCMs: New meeting minutes
EU Commission’s working group on FCMs discusses ex-post evaluation of FCM framework regulation, supply chain survey, EU measure on printed FCMs, plastic recycling, and monitoring of mineral oils in food and FCMs
February 20, 2017
EU technical expert group for FCMs: Latest meeting minutes
DG SANTE’s technical expert group for FCMs discusses plastic recycling, ex-post evaluation of FCM framework regulation, supply chain survey, and EU measure on printed FCMs
February 15, 2017
More government action on hazardous chemicals needed
UNEP calls for bolder government regulation of chemicals to boost development of safer compounds and phase out hazardous substances
February 14, 2017
EDC criteria for all types of products
NGOs call for horizontal criteria to identify endocrine disruptors in all types of applications, not just pesticides and biocides; urge EU Commission to redesign its currently proposed EDC criteria
February 14, 2017
EDC criteria: Latest revision and next meeting
EU Commission publishes latest version of revised criteria to identify endocrine disruptors; NGOs and industry still dissatisfied with proposed criteria; next expert meeting, and possible vote, to be held February 28, 2017
February 13, 2017
Academic research vs. guideline studies
Article in Science illustrates gap between academic researchers and regulators about scientific evidence use in assessment of chemicals’ health risks
February 7, 2017
Opinion: Public must engage in implementation of revised TSCA
Article in Daily Environmental Report summarizes strengths and weaknesses of the updated Toxic Substances Control Act; calls on public to engage in implementation process
February 2, 2017
New requirements for trade secret claims
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires justification for confidential business information claims under reformed chemicals regulation TSCA
January 31, 2017
Food contact plastics seminar
European Plastic Converters Association holds Food Contact Plastics Seminar on April 20-21, 2017 in Brussels
