Scientists demonstrate utility of bioassays in FCM safety assessment using 4-nonylphenol (4NP) as model substance; 4NP levels detected by bioassays considered relevant for safety assessment
June 23, 2017
Plastics additives in marine environment
Scientists review occurrence and effects of plastics additives in marine environment; focus on brominated flame retardants, nonylphenols, bisphenol A, antioxidants
February 22, 2016
Children’s exposure to EDCs
New study finds BPA, nonylphenol, phthalates, and parabens in American children’s urine; call for further research on EDC’s role in pediatric hormonal disorders
October 20, 2015
Chemicals of concern in pizza boxes
Danish Consumer Council THINK Chemicals tests pizza boxes and finds fluorocarbons and other chemicals of concern in all samples
July 17, 2015
Spotlight on compliance of plastic resins
Study by regulatory enforcement officers highlights insufficient compliance work by polyolefin producers on migrating substances from plastics intended for food contact
July 8, 2015
FCM acutely toxic to fish
Researchers study lethality of aquarium fish held in polyethylene bag; toxic levels of nonylphenol found to migrate into salt water
August 25, 2014
Bottled waters from Spain analyzed for some EDCs
94 brands of bottled waters sold in Spain analyzed for presence of substances of concern, contamination levels well below safety thresholds
June 27, 2014
US: Antioxidant approved for FCMs
US FDA approves antioxidant for FCMs: nonylphenol-free phosphite for use in LDPE and HDPE
March 7, 2014
New FPF report: Nonylphenol from food packaging
New study shows method for identifying the endocrine disrupting chemical nonylphenol in food packaging materials
