European human biomonitoring initiative holds workshop on policy uptake of data generated for phthalates and bisphenols
January 18, 2019
Health effects of PFAS exposure
Epidemiologists examine possible associations between PFAS exposure and metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, fetal and child development
October 19, 2018
Environmental exposures and diabetes
Scientists find parabens, bisphenols, benzophenone exposure associated with increased diabetes risk; review discusses potential mechanisms involved
September 10, 2018
Reducing chemical exposure
Links to practical advice how you can reduce your personal exposure to chemicals migrating from food packaging and other types of food contact articles.
July 20, 2018
HBM4EU finalizes second prioritization round
EU’s Human Biomonitoring Project finalizes second list of priority substances, adds acrylamide, diisocyanates, benzophenone UV filters, aprotic solvents, arsenic, lead, mercury
June 6, 2018
EU human biomonitoring conference
Austrian Presidency and EU Commission host conference on European Human Biomonitoring Initiative, September 28, 2018 in Vienna; registration open until June 30, 2018
April 6, 2018
Phthalates and blood pressure
Epidemiological study finds strong association between exposure to phthalates and high blood pressure in adults, highlights DEHP, DMP, DBEP in particular
February 5, 2018
BPA labeling in foods and food packaging ‘inadequate’
‘Real-world’ dietary intervention study highlights inadequate labeling as a barrier to following individual-focused strategies aimed at reduction of dietary BPA exposure
January 19, 2018
Shorter-chain PFCs may persist in human tissues
Researchers estimate internal exposure to metabolites of shorter-chain polyfluorinated compounds, demonstrate high potential for biopersistence, call for further research
November 28, 2017
HBM4EU: 2nd prioritization round
European Human Biomonitoring Initiative holds stakeholder workshop, presents strategy for the 2nd prioritization round, discusses short list of substances
