North American Metal Packaging Association responds to study linking BPA with autism: “study was of poor design with no control over contamination”
March 9, 2015
High disease costs attributed to EDC exposure
New series of studies suggests that costs attributable to EDCs are over €150 billion per year in Europe
March 9, 2015
Effects of phthalates on reproductive function in young Swedish men
Swedish researchers find link between prenatal exposure to DEHP and DiNP and lower semen volume in adolescent males
March 9, 2015
BPA may be linked to autism spectrum disorder
New study shows BPA is metabolized to lesser extent in children with autism spectrum disorder
March 6, 2015
Interventions reduced phthalate exposure in Taiwanese girls
New study develops and successfully implements intervention strategies for reducing exposure to phthalates
March 5, 2015
Newsweek article reports on opposing viewpoints on BPA
Representatives from academia, government and industry express their opinions on BPA, battle over BPA safety continues
March 5, 2015
Review on neurotoxic potential of phthalates
Canadian researchers review research on effects of phthalates on brain structure and function
March 4, 2015
EFSA publishes two opinions on FCM recycling processes
CEF evaluated PET and HDPE recycling processes, additional data requested for HDPE recycling
March 4, 2015
The Times: article questions FCM safety
Article questioning safety of FCMs concludes that consumers should reduce consumption of packaged food
March 3, 2015
EFSA approves two food contact substances
New processing agents do not raise safety concerns for consumers, will be used in various types of plastics
