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Federal Register · October 30, 2024
The title they went with Environmental Defense Fund, et al.; Response to Objections and Requests for a Public Hearing Noisy translates that to

US health regulators will not ban phthalates from food packaging

What happened
US health regulators received objections to their decision not to ban 28 types of phthalates from food packaging. They have now formally rejected those objections. This means these chemicals can continue to be used in materials that touch food.
Why it matters
Environmental and health groups have been trying to get these chemicals out of food packaging for years. They argue phthalates are linked to health issues, especially in children. This decision means manufacturers do not have to change their packaging materials. The chemicals will remain in the food supply.
The signal
Watch for new legal challenges from environmental groups, or for state-level bans that could create a patchwork of regulations for manufacturers.
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