ECHA opens public consultation on proposals to identify 8 substances of very high concern; deadline for comments April 23, 2018; 5 substances relevant for food contact
December 22, 2017
Migration of nitrosamines from FCMs
Scientists develop analytical method to measure N-nitrosamines migrating from elastomeric food contact materials; 6 nitrosamines detected frequently; BfR-recommended limit exceeded for one styrene block copolymer sample
September 26, 2017
Hazardous chemicals in different materials
Swedish Chemicals Agency to map hazardous substances in rubber, silicone, paper and board, targeting chemicals of concern not yet regulated in the EU
August 22, 2017
EU assesses chemicals of potential concern
European Member States assess risk management options for BPA and other substances relevant for food contact materials
May 3, 2017
Updated Swiss FCM regulation enters into force
New Swiss food law including FCM ordinance entered into force May 1, 2017; many CMR-substances deleted from positive list for printing inks
February 15, 2017
NGOs demand action on SVHCs
European and international NGOs ask EU REACH Committee to take action on siloxanes, phthalates and nanomaterials
December 22, 2016
Swiss FCM regulation updated
Switzerland adopts new national food law; regulation on food contact materials as well as annexes covering plastic articles, silicone articles and printing inks updated
October 7, 2016
Non-target screening of silicone rubber extracts
Scientists perform non-target screening of compounds extracted from infant silicone teats; identify 140 compounds in 12 categories; more than a third of substances need safety evaluation
September 9, 2016
Health risks of ‘BPA-free’ baby bottles
Scientists evaluate health risks of migrants from ‘BPA-free’ baby bottles made of PP, PA, PES, silicone, Tritan™, stainless steel; silicone bottle, several PP bottles of ‘high concern’; Tritan™ bottle, several more PP bottles of ‘concern’
June 13, 2016
Update: Siloxanes D4 and D5 to be restricted
ECHA’s Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis agrees to restrict siloxanes D4 and D5 in personal care products