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EU proposes a restriction of tattoo inks under REACH XVII
1 August 2016
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The composition of permanent make-ups (PMU) and tattoo inks raises numerous concerns for public health. (e.g. allergies caused by substances used in inks and possible carcinogenicity). In June, a PMU ink is notified on the RAPEX as it violat ...
New Zealand bans import of almost all asbestos-containing products
1 August 2016
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The importation of asbestos-containing products is to be banned, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith announced on 15 June 2016. The ban is currently being drafted and will take into force on 1 October 2016. ...
China asks for opinions on five food contact materials
1 August 2016
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Entrusted by National Health and Family Planning Commission of the People's Republic of China, National Food Safety Risk Assessment Center has undertaken to organise the technical review of five food contact materials since July 2016. The fi ...
EU amends the preservative MI provisions in cosmetics regulation
28 July 2016
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On 23 July 2016, the Official Journal of the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2016/1198 to make amendments to Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, which officially banned the use of the preservative Methylisothiazol ...
Germany drafts an ordinance on printing inks
28 July 2016
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On 5 July 2016, Germany has notified a draft of its ordinance on printing inks to the European Commission by amending Germany's Consumer Goods. ...
Safety assessment results on the use of TFB in food contact materials
28 July 2016
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On 15 July 2016, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published scientific opinion deals with safety assessment on the use of substance 2,4,4′-trifluorobenzophenone, for use in food contact materials. ...
French DGCCRF updates food contact material standards
28 July 2016
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The French General Directorate for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) published new documents DM/4B/COM/002, DM/4B/COM/003, DM/4B/COM/004 for food contact materials (FCMs) made from inorganic materials (except me ...
Final recommendations for three lead exemptions
28 July 2016
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Oeko-Institut has submitted a final evaluation report (Pack 8) concerning three lead exemptions, which has been published on CIRCABC. But the European Commission has not adopted any recommendations yet. ...
Japan formulates food contact PEN materials and articles
25 July 2016
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On 8 June 2016, the Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) published Notification No. 245 of 2016 to regulate the use of food contact polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) materials and articles, or food contact materials and articles ...
Scientific interpretation to formamide
25 July 2016
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The Weekly Quality Report (CCTV channel) shows that a carcinogenetic chemical known as formamide has been found in almost all EVA puzzle mats. The news attracts a widely concern from the public. ...
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