First results of EDC screening expected by autumn 2015; entire impact assessment to be finalized in 2016
May 27, 2015
EU conference on EDCs – program now online
Conference program focuses on criteria for endocrine disruptors, legal aspects and potential impacts on economy, ecology and health
May 21, 2015
DG SANTÉ consults with stakeholders
Directorate General Health and Food Safety holds first stakeholder meeting under new Commission leadership; amendment to Plastics Regulation, plastics recycling and Biocides Regulation discussed; changes to working group announced
May 20, 2015
EU policy on EDCs deliberately obstructed
New report reveals internal documents, details stakeholder activities in obstructing Commission work on endocrine disrupting chemicals
May 18, 2015
Biocides in FCMs: legal follow-ups needed
Authorization of biocides discussed at the Biocides Symposium ’15 in Ljubljana, Slovenia
May 15, 2015
Opinion: Caution needed on simplified REACH authorization process
CHEM Trust is concerned that simplification proposals for REACH could increase chemical risks
May 8, 2015
California adds BPA to list of reproductive toxicants
California scientific expert panel decided to add BPA to the list of chemicals known to cause reproductive harm, NRDC applauds while ACC disagrees
May 1, 2015
New book on global FCM legislation
Publication provides overview of food contact legislation worldwide, includes chapters for specific FCMs such as plastics, regenerated cellulose, rubber, paper and card
April 30, 2015
NGOs highlight importance of REACH in circular economy
Position paper calls for clean circular economy in Europe, presence of hazardous chemicals in recycled materials poses threat to public and market confidence
April 29, 2015
US Senators want greater transparency in EPA’s science
Secret Science Act supported by US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
