Implementing the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability: The case of food contact chemicals of concern

• Published in: Journal of hazardous materials Vol. 437; p. 129167
• Main Authors: Zimmermann, Lisa, Scheringer, Martin, Geueke, Birgit, Boucher, Justin M., Parkinson, Lindsey V., Groh, Ksenia J., Muncke, Jane
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 05.09.2022
• Subjects: Carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction (CMR); carcinogenicity; Endocrine disruption; EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability; Food contact materials; foods; Health hazard; humans; mutagens; Persistence; public health; Regulation; reproduction; Persistence; Carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction (CMR); EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability; Endocrine disruption; Health hazard; Regulation; Food contact materials

The EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) aims at removing the most harmful chemicals from consumer products, including from food contact materials (FCMs). If implemented as intended, the CSS has the potential to significantly improve the protection of public health by banning the use of ch...