EFSA European Food Safety Authority

PET RECYCLING EFSA panel finds chain extenders TEOS and HMDS non-genotoxic for rPET in contact with food	29.01.2016
LINPAC Investment at German site allows production of packaging made of 100% recyclate / Meeting rising regional demand for PET and rPET	15.01.2016
PLASTICS AND HEALTH ECHA committees favour restricting BPA-containing cash register receipts / Debate over French plans for ban / Opinions sent to EU Commission for decision	11.12.2015
POLYCARBONATE Despite overcapacities, plans to lift output in Asia / Global consumption stands at 4m t/y / Decline in optical data storage devices pressures sector / Market unsettled by BPA controversy / Opportunities for lighting technology and automotive applications	11.11.2015
PLASTICS AND HEALTH French constitutional court overturns export ban for packaging made with BPA / Legal challenge by PlasticsEurope / Restrictions on use in France remain in place	22.09.2015
RECYCLING Africa's first bottle-to-bottle recycling plant opens in Johannesburg / Machinery supplied by Starlinger	23.06.2015
PLASTICS AND HEALTH French health agency sees no risk in non-phthalate plasticiser DINCH / Final opinion from EU is expected later this year / Strong demand for BASF product	18.05.2015
PLASTICS AND HEALTH European food watchdog EFSA finds BPA to have “no health risk” / Study may weaken France's push for reclassification / REACH administrator ECHA also in the game	23.01.2015
YEAR IN REVIEW 2014 Part 4 – Regulations: Regulatory moves keep the industry on its toes again in 2014 / Restrictions on plastic bags dominate the discussion / BPA and phthalates still a topic / Flame retardant issues still smoulder / Recycling guidelines make headway	16.12.2014
PLASTICS AND HEALTH European studies on bisphenol A nearing conclusion / Dutch report complements EU assessments	08.09.2014
SCHOELLER ALLIBERT Returnable transit packaging manufacturer introduces new recycling solution / EFSA approves process facilities in three European locations	30.06.2014
PHOENIX TECHNOLOGIES EFSA approves rPET process	03.06.2014
PLASTICS AND HEALTH ECHA launches consultation on reclassifying BPA's reproductive toxicity / French proposal	05.09.2013
PLASTICS AND HEALTH PlasticsEurope “concerned” about unilateral bans on BPA / Calls on EU member states to respect existing food contact regulations	22.11.2012
PLASTICS AND HEALTH French Senate proposes ban on BPA in food packaging / PlasticsEurope “concerned”	15.10.2012
FOOD PACKAGING EFSA: Scientific opinions adopted on rPET production for food contact applications / No safety concerns over 10 reviewed processes	15.08.2012
ARTENIUS Fast reheat PET resin can save up to 20% of energy usage in production	18.04.2012
PLASTICS AND HEALTH France extends BPA ban to all food packaging / Industry groups cite conflict with European rules	21.10.2011
BASF Doubling capacity for “Hexamoll DINCH” plasticiser / Plans for second plant in Ludwigshafen	27.07.2011
PLASTICS AND HEALTH EU bans PC baby bottles from 2011 / Health groups delighted, PlasticsEurope “disturbed”	29.11.2010
PLASTICS AND HEALTH Canada's ban on BPA in baby products now in effect / Precautionary approach “appropriate”	18.10.2010
PLASTICS AND HEALTH European food safety agency won't change its verdict on BPA / “No new evidence” found	07.10.2010
PLASTICS AND HEALTH European food watchdog again delays report on BPA / “Insufficient time”/ No clear evidence	15.07.2010
LANXESS “Mesamoll” plasticiser capacity in Uerdingen to be expanded due to increasing demand	06.07.2010
LANXESS EFSA says phthalate-free plasticiser "Mesamoll II“ poses no risk in food applications / Official EC approval expected this fall / Possible inroads into the global toy market	01.07.2010

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