Study finds inverse association between mothers’ urinary phthalate levels and free testosterone blood levels in early pregnancy; lower free testosterone in mothers associated with higher prevalence of genital abnormalities in baby boys
March 9, 2017
Fluorinated chemicals in fast food packaging in Europe
European survey looks at fluorinated substances in fast food packaging; finds levels above the limit value recommended by Danish authorities in 2015, indicative of intentional use
February 24, 2017
Aggregate exposure assessment for BPA
Scientists discuss aggregate exposure assessment for bisphenol A; source-to-dose (forward) and biomonitoring-based (backward) calculation resulted in similar estimates; 90% of exposure comes from diet and the remaining 10% mainly from dermal exposure
February 21, 2017
Public consultation: EFSA guidance on substances in baby food
EFSA publishes draft guidance on the risk assessment of substances in food for infants younger than 16 weeks; public consultation open until March 31, 2017
February 16, 2017
“Should I worry about plastics?”
BBC2 report investigates chemical exposure from plastic food packaging and consults with leading toxicologists; likely no concern for average adults; reducing plastic use recommended
February 2, 2017
Impact of EDCs on fertility and health
Expert panel discusses health effects of endocrine disruptors at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; video recording available
February 1, 2017
Fluorinated chemicals in fast food packaging in U.S.
Scientists demonstrate high prevalence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in U.S. fast food packaging; PFOA found despite phase out announced
January 27, 2017
Sulfated BPA a major metabolite in fetal blood
Scientists measure BPA metabolites and BPA alternatives in paired maternal and fetal cord blood; find low but significant levels of BPS; fetus’ level of total BPA metabolites higher than mother’s; BPA-sulfate higher than BPA-glucuronide
January 5, 2017
Occupational exposure to BPA
Scientists measure urinary BPA in workers from industries that use or manufacture BPA; find on average 70 times higher levels compared to general public
