Questions to the Commission on the E171 ban extension

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Four MEPs (Maria Arena (S&D), Martin Hojsík (Renew), Mick Wallace (The Left), Anja Hazekamp (The Left)) have asked the European Commission to answer the following three questions:

  • When will it will publish its proposal and when will the discussion on this proposal start in the dedicated Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed?
  • What is the expected timeline for discussion and adoption, considering the importance of proceeding with the ban as soon as possible in order to prioritize the health and safety of people in the EU?
  • Does the Commission intend to consider restricting E171 to non‑food uses, including medicines and cosmetics?

Upcoming Nano Agenda

10
Sep.
2024
Managing the risks associated with nanomaterials (CEA, Grenoble)
Grenoble
Training
  • Awareness-raising aimed at personnel in contact with nanomaterials during research, formulation, production, maintenance, cleaning, upkeep, etc., as well as safety coordinators or engineers, facility managers, heads of laboratories where nanoparticles are handled.
  • Organizers: INSTN Grenoble (CEA)
  • On the agenda: potential impact on health; metrology and protection; control of potential risks associated with nanomaterials; consideration of societal aspects.
  • Website: https://instn.cea.fr/formation/maitrise-des-risques-lies-aux-nanomateriaux-sensibilisation
23
Sep.
2024
Nanotox 2024 (Projets H2020, Venice)
Venice
Conference
  • 11th International Conference on Nanotoxicology
  • Forum aimed at personnel from research and academic institutions as well as from industry, governmental agencies, and other relevant organisations
  • Organizers: the leading EU-funded H2020 Projects DIAGONAL, HARMLESS, and SUNSHINE
  • 23 – 25 September 2024
  • Site internet: https://www.nanotox2024.eu
6
Oct.
2024
Visit of a laboratory where nanos are manipulated (C2N, Palaiseau – France)
Palaiseau
Lab visit