CHEM Trust informs about business opportunities of developing and producing safer chemicals
July 29, 2015
European Parliament supports TTIP deal
European Parliament approves resolution on TTIP negotiations; NGOs express concern over chemical safety and point out influence of industry
July 28, 2015
Effects of EDC-mixtures in children
EU research project EDC-MixRisk investigates effects of EDC-mixtures in children; aims to contribute to safe regulation of EDCs in the EU
July 28, 2015
Endocrine facts and figures
Endocrine Society presents facts and figures about endocrine diseases compiled from peer-reviewed publications and reviewed by experts
July 27, 2015
French law supports bioplastics
France adopts new law on energy transition and green growth; bio-based plastic bags for fruits and vegetables required
July 27, 2015
Report on EDC public consultation
DG SANTE publishes report on the public consultation on EDC criteria; respondents agree on need for definitive EU-wide EDC criteria
July 24, 2015
Plastic component made from CO2
U.S. company Liquid Light produces PET component from CO2; agreement with The Coca-Cola Company to further develop technology
July 24, 2015
BPA in air and surface water
New study finds high BPA concentrations in air and surface water near industrial sites; proposes new routes of exposure
July 23, 2015
Union-wide authorization of biocidal products
First applications for union-wide authorization of biocidal products submitted to ECHA
July 23, 2015
Effects of BPA and phthalates on fetal growth
New study finds correlation between prenatal exposure to two phthalate metabolites and certain fetal growth parameters; overall little evidence of associations of BPA or phthalate exposure with fetal growth
