Organic fluorinated compounds ban in paper and cardboard
On 2nd September 2019, Danish Ministry of Environment and Food announced its plan to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in paper and cardboard used in food contact materials.
On 6th September 2019, in the Joint Ministerial Journal No. 35 the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health announced the references to the standards and other technical specifications identified by the Committee for Product Safety (AfPS) according to the Product Safety Act – ProdSG.
Recently, the German Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) published then new Updated AfPS Guide (AfPS GS 2019:01 PAK) for testing and evaluation of PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic hydrocarbons) under GS Mark.
Ban and restriction for single-use food ware plastics
From 1st July 2019, the Single-Use Food ware Plastics, Toxics, and Litter Reduction Ordinance (File No. 181004) took effect in the City and County of San Francisco.
New substances added to FDA inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances
The following substances have been recently added to the Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances (FCS) Notifications of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Proposes to amend toxics limits in recycled glass packaging
Recently, a bill SB 232 was enrolled and presented to the California’s Governor which temporarily increase allowable total heavy metal limits in recycled glass packaging.
Improvement proposal in the registration of products under INMETRO
On 2nd September 2019, the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology – INMETRO notified to World Trade Organization (WTO) their proposal Ordinance 404, 28 August 2019.
Draft standard for printing inks in food contact materials
On 9th August 2019, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution published a draft standard on printing inks for food packaging (CHD 14 (14457) WC).
On 22nd August 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a report on microplastics in drinking water (tap and bottled drinking-water and its sources) and their potential health impacts.
Webinar "NIAS the huge challenge for the food industry" in German language
Within this webinar you will learn about definitions and legal aspects of NIAS as well as analytical approaches and challenges plus risk assessment tools.
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