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EU consults on nanomaterial definition

Written by SGS Digicomply Editorial Team | May 19, 2021 2:27:00 PM
Markets European Union
Organization Food Packaging Forum
Topics Contaminants, residues and contact materials

European Commission launches targeted stakeholder consultation to review 2011 recommendation on a nanomaterial definition for use across regulations; feedback being accepted until June 30, 2021; recent review article finds nanomaterials primarily used as antimicrobials in food packaging, applications could expand in future pending safety uncertainties.