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