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PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Denmark steps ahead of EU on phase-out of phthalates / Suspected endocrine disruptors
 		04.09.2012
RECYCLING
European consortium launches project for recycling mixed plastic waste / Products to include flood barriers
 		30.08.2012
PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
Toronto city council passes measure prohibiting retailers from handing out plastic bags / Law to go into effect in January 2013 / Plastics industry shocked, considering all available options
 		29.08.2012
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
“Waste Free Oceans” initiative finds little waste off Belgian coast / Fishery sector and plastic industry continue to work for a waste-free North Sea
 		28.08.2012
CARRIER BAGS
UK industry hits back at campaign for bag levy / Trade bodies accuse organisers of misrepresentation
 		24.08.2012
REACH
ECHA launches classification and labelling consultation for DIHP plasticiser
 		24.08.2012
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY
European Commission launches probe into possible wire harness cartel activities
 		17.08.2012
ASSOCIATIONS
African Packaging Association is born / “A world of quality packaging for Africa”
 		17.08.2012
FOOD PACKAGING
EFSA: Scientific opinions adopted on rPET production for food contact applications / No safety concerns over 10 reviewed processes
 		15.08.2012
UK RECYCLING
Government support to boost investor confidence / Collection methods need to be optimised
 		09.08.2012
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
EPA identifies substitutes for decaBDE flame retardants / US phase-out from 2013
 		06.08.2012
CHINA
Compliance with government ban on super-thin plastic bags varies / Supermarkets score high, farmers' markets low / Cities more obliging than the countryside
 		03.08.2012
PLASTICS AND HEALTH
European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers criticises new PVC blood bag life cycle analysis / PVCfreeBloodBag project aims to find phthalate-free alternatives
 		02.08.2012
PLASTICS AND HEALTH
FDA officially seals phase-out of baby products containing BPA / Request by chemistry council
 		20.07.2012
RECYCLING
New European-wide recycling certification and audit scheme introduced / EuCertPlast will assure highest operational and environmental standards
 		18.07.2012
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