Adipic acid dihydrazide and 1,7-octadiene are not of a safety concern for consumers
January 14, 2015
BPA and its alternative BPS may cause changes in brain development
The Washington Post reports on a new study showing BPA and BPS exposure to affect neurodevelopment in embryonic zebrafish
January 13, 2015
Opinion: current debate on EDCs is ineffective
A group of experts reviews the current EDC debate, identifies areas of disagreement and proposes a common path forward
January 13, 2015
Debate on hormone-related cancers and EDCs
MEPs met to discuss actions against cancer, effective regulation of EDCs needed for the primary prevention of hormone-related cancers
January 12, 2015
How to achieve a robust chemical testing program?
A commentary paper recommends strong engagement of the scientific community
January 12, 2015
New study: phthalates in PET-bottled water of no risk to children’s health
Iranian researchers investigate phthalate migration from PET bottles into water, estimated phthalate exposure of children via water ingestion extremely low
January 12, 2015
Global Food Contact conference
Smithers Pira will hold its annual Global Food Contact conference in Rome, Italy
January 12, 2015
US EPA: action on toluene diisocyanates
Toluene diisocyanates are known sensitizers, allowed by US FDA as food additives
January 9, 2015
New York City bans plastic foam in food packaging
Proposed ban becomes effective after almost two years, no proof for economical recyclability found
January 8, 2015
European Commission publishes TTIP legal texts
EU textual proposals in bilateral trade talks publicly available, EC commits to higher level of transparency
