U.S. EPA issues final rules on prioritization, risk evaluation, and inventory of chemicals under revised TSCA; scope of risk assessment for first 10 high-priority substances defined
June 21, 2017
Children significantly exposed to EDCs and neurotoxins
Danish EPA assesses risk of young and unborn children’s exposure to endocrine disruptors and neurotoxins; phthalates, bisphenol A, and lead identified among most critical substances
June 9, 2017
Focus on persistent and mobile chemicals
Scientists call for more research and regulation regarding ‘mobile’ chemicals, as these pose high risk to aquatic environment and drinking water quality
May 31, 2017
New test methods for EDCs needed
JRC expert survey identifies gaps in test methods for evaluating endocrine disruptors; new methods for thyroid, metabolic, immune disorders, as well as hormone-related cancers seen as priority
May 22, 2017
Updates on global food contact legislation
Global regulatory news and industry initiatives presented at Smithers Pira conference on Global Food Contact; presentations focused on the harmonization of the European legislation and the mutual understanding of global regulatory frameworks
May 5, 2017
Using academic studies in regulatory assessment of chemicals
Scientists discuss how to increase use of peer-reviewed studies in regulatory assessments of chemicals; propose ten actions focused on finding relevant information, increasing regulatory usefulness of peer-reviewed studies, engaging in dialogue with stakeholders
May 3, 2017
FPF Workshop 2017: Program and registration online
Event program and registration for Food Packaging Forum’s annual workshop now online; live webcast available; register before September 28, 2017!
May 2, 2017
EU plastic converters discuss risk assessment of FCMs
Food Contact Plastics Seminar highlights NIAS, printing inks, provides regulatory updates
April 11, 2017
JRC and EFSA reinforce collaboration
EU Joint Research Centre and EFSA hold workshop to discuss ongoing and future collaborations; common topics of interest include chemical mixtures, endocrine disruptors, and risk/hazard assessment of food-relevant chemicals
March 27, 2017
EU Member States will evaluate 22 chemicals in 2017
ECHA adopts updated Community Rolling Action Plan for 2017-2019; 22 substances to be evaluated in 2017, of which 7 are relevant for food contact materials
