Brian Sylvester spoke with Bloomberg Law about the FDA’s latest review of phthalates used in plastic food packaging. The agency announced it will evaluate four phthalates as a group, marking a significant shift from its earlier position that there was insufficient evidence to assess the chemicals collectively. The review follows litigation brought by Earthjustice challenging the FDA’s prior refusal to ban the substances. Brian said the FDA’s move “signals a potentially more integrated approach to post-market review of related food-contact substances rather than evaluating each chemical entirely in isolation.”
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