Maine has extended the effective date of its per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) notification requirement by two years to January 1, 2025, following the passage of HP 138/LD 217 (“An Act to Support Manufacturers Whose Products Contain Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroa
The Scientific Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM Panel) of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently released an updated risk assessment of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH). The European Commission (EC) had requested the re-evaluation in 2020 as it considered whether to establish maximum levels for MOH in certain food items.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently added five new substances to its Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances (FCS) Notifications. The newly listed substances and the manufacturers are listed below.
Japan’s Positive List (PL) of synthetic resins for food utensils, containers, and packaging (UCP) is expected to be fully implemented from June 1, 2025. The public was invited to submit comments in Japanese on the latest draft revisions to the positive list between August 4 and September 3, 2023. The Food Sanitation Subcommittee of the Pharmaceutical Affairs and Food Sanitation Council organized under Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) currently are reviewing the comments that were received.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently added four new substances to its Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances (FCS) Notifications. The newly listed substances and the manufacturers are listed below.
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