This article provides an overview of the regulation of food-contact materials (FCMs), and plastics specifically, in the European Union (EU).1 As discussed below, plastics and their additives are currently the only types of FCM whose composition is specifically regulated at the EU level. We summarize below the general requirements applicable to […]

Earlier this year, Australia enacted the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Act 2024 (the Act) in an attempt to strengthen the country’s anti-bribery and corruption regime. The Act, which overhauls previous longstanding bribery legislation, received Royal Assent on 29 February 2024 and will come into effect on 8 September […]

World Tourism With T’ata Begay Country United States agnes Thu, 09/26/2024 – 09:07 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image By Tia-Alexi Roberts (Narragansett, CS Staff) September 27 is World Tourism Day. Though it should be acknowledged that world tourism arguably contributes to some of the most impactful acts […]

Get to Know Our Youth Fellows Caring for Traditional Plants Country Global Diana Wed, 09/25/2024 – 02:22 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image By CS Staff Imposed western medical systems and the pharmaceutical industry continue to negatively impact the health and prosperity of Indigenous communities. Our people have […]

Meet Our 2024 KOEF Partners Fighting for Their Territory, Autonomy and Self-determination Country Global agnes Tue, 09/24/2024 – 11:56 Issues Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image The Keepers of the Earth Fund (KOEF) is proud to announce our 2024 partnerships with Indigenous communities. At Cultural Survival, we value cultivating […]