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November 3, 2011
The U.S. National Toxicology Program (NTP) is seeking public comment on its October 31 proposal to review the process used for nominating chemicals for the Report on Carcinogens (RoC)...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/NTP-Seeks-Comment-on-Carcinogens-Report_38853.html October 25, 2011
The French National Assembly has voted to ban bisphenol A (BPA) in all food packaging materials beginning in 2014. The vote follows a recent report by the France’s national food...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/French-Lawmakers-Vote-to-Ban-BPA-in-All-Food-Packaging_38513.html October 25, 2011
The House recently voted 275-142 to pass a bill that would postpone implementation of proposed technology-based rules for limiting emissions from industrial boilers. Relief from the...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/U-S-Lawmakers-Advance-Bill-Blocking-EPAs-Boiler-MACT-Rule_38512.html October 25, 2011
U.S. industry groups spent millions of dollars over decades to delay government toxicity findings for three substances: trichloroethylene, (TCE), formaldehyde, and styrene, according...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/NRDC-Industry-Spent-Millions-to-Forestall-Formaldehyde-TCE-and-Styrene-Findings_38508.html October 25, 2011
The European Commission, after years of discussion, has adopted an official definition of 'nanomaterial,' but industry says it is concerned that the description is too broad and could...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/European-Commission-Defines-Nanomaterial_38505.html October 24, 2011
The European Commission, after years of discussion, has today published and adopted an official definition of a nanomaterial. Cefic has voiced concerns that it is too broad and could...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/Industry-Fears-New-EU-Nanomaterial-Definition-is-Too-Broad-update_38386.html October 18, 2011
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC: Washington) has released a report detailing what it says are decades of industry influence used to delay toxicity findings for three...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/NRDC-Industry-Tactics-Delayed-Health-Assessments-for-Decades_38394.html October 14, 2011
The House last night voted 275-142 to pass a bill that would postpone implementation of proposed technology-based rules for limiting emissions from industrial boilers. Relief from the...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/House-Passes-Bill-Blocking-EPAs-Boiler-MACT-Rule_38308.html October 10, 2011
ACC is asking the U.S. FDA to amend federal regulations so it is clear that bisphenol A (BPA) may not be used in baby bottles and sippy cups. The FDA regulation at issue governs the use of polycarbonates in food contact materials and currently does not prohibit BPA in baby bottles or sippy cups. The decision to seek the amendment is an attempt by ACC to redirect the public dialogue on consumer product safety and BPA, one of the thorniest issues the industry has had to face related to public perception....http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/ACC-Asks-FDA-to-Revise-BPA-Regulations_38216.html October 10, 2011
California Governor Jerry Brown (D.) has signed a bill restricting bisphenol A (BPA) in certain children’s products beginning July 2013. The restrictions will apply to bottles...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/California-Governor-Signs-Bill-to-Restrict-BPA-in-Baby-Bottles-Sippy-Cups_38208.html October 10, 2011
France’s Health Minister Xavier Bertrand says a recent report by the nation’s food safety agency Anses (Paris) has convinced him to support a proposal that would ban...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/Health-Minister-Backs-Frances-Proposed-BPA-Restrictions_38202.html October 10, 2011
Composite manufacturers represented by the Styrene Information Research Center (SIRC) have asked the Obama administration to commission a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) review of a...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/Industry-Seeks-Review-of-Styrene-RoC-Listing_38215.html October 10, 2011
French national food safety agency Anses (Paris) has determined in a research paper that adverse health effects from bisphenol A (BPA) have “been proven in animals and suspected...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/French-Food-Safety-Agency-Finds-Adverse-BPA-Effects-at-Low-Doses_38204.html October 10, 2011
France’s Health Minister Xavier Bertrand says a recent report by the nation’s food safety agency Anses (Paris) has convinced him to support a proposal that would ban...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/Frances-Health-Minister-Backs-Proposal-to-Ban-BPA-in-All-Food-Packaging_38191.html October 10, 2011
ACC is asking the U.S. FDA to amend federal regulations to state that bisphenol A (BPA) may not be used in baby bottles and sippy cups. The FDA regulation at issue governs the use...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/ACC-Petitions-FDA-to-Modify-Regulations-for-Polycarbonate-Resins_38176.html October 6, 2011
California Governor Jerry Brown (D.) has signed a bill restricting bisphenol A (BPA) in certain children’s products beginning July 2013. The restrictions will apply to bottles...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/California-Governor-Signs-Bill-Restricting-BPA_38073.html October 4, 2011
The French national food safety agency Anses (Paris) says it has determined adverse health effects from bisphenol A (BPA) have “been proven in animals and suspected in humans...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/French-Authorities-Find-Adverse-BPA-Effects-Even-at-Low-Levels-of-Exposure_38001.html September 28, 2011
EPA has released its final health hazard assessment for trichloroethylene (TCE), characterizing it as “carcinogenic to humans and as a human noncancer health hazard.” ...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/EPA-Releases-Final-Health-Assessment-for-Trichloroethylene_37936.html September 27, 2011
Composite manufacturers represented by the Styrene Information Research Center (SIRC) have asked the Obama administration to commission a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) review of a...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/Industry-Seeks-NAS-Review-of-RoCs-Styrene-Listing_37907.html September 26, 2011
Researchers at Brown University say male mice born to mothers with in utero exposure to moderate or high doses of bisphenol A (BPA) did not show adverse reproductive effects. The...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/regulatory/toxics/Study-Indicates-BPA-Exposure-Causes-No-Adverse-Effects-in-Male-Mice_37887.html |
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