Symposium on low-dose chemical mixtures and cancer

Halifax Project symposium aims to develop hypothesis for contribution of low-dose chemical mixtures to development of cancer

ECHA: Public consultation on 7 potential SVHCs

ECHA opens public consultation on 7 proposals for new substances of very high concern from August 31 to October 14, 2015; proposals include phthalate used in FCMs and UV-filters permitted in packaging inks

EFSA conference on food safety

EFSA hosts 2nd scientific conference on food safety on October 14-16, 2015 in Milan, Italy

BPA exposure and premature birth

New study finds little evidence of associations between BPA exposure during pregnancy and premature birth

List of biocide suppliers published

ECHA makes available the list of active biocidal substances on the EU market including the substance or product suppliers

Industry conference on PET

Petcore Europe hosts annual conference on PET on November 24, 2015 in Brussels, Belgium

ECHA Biocides Stakeholders’ Day – now live

Today ECHA hosts Biocides Stakeholders’ Day – conference presentations and live-stream available online

Effect of phthalates on body fat

New study finds no associations between prenatal exposure to phthalates and percent body fat in childhood

The role of chemicals in the circular economy

Article explains principles of circular economy and highlights problem of increased chemical exposure

Opinion: TTIP weakens chemical safety

NGO expresses concern over TTIP and possible decline of protective laws against toxic chemicals