BPA may be tied to polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls

Study finds that adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome have increased serum BPA levels

Experts gathered to discuss plastic and paper food packaging

Smithers Pira hosted its flagship food contact conference in Munich, Germany

An introductory guide to EDCs

Endocrine society and NGO network released a new guide providing a comprehensive introduction to EDCs

TTC education course at EUROTOX 2015

ILSI Europe organized a course on threshold of toxicological concern (TTC) at the upcoming EUROTOX 2015 congress in Portugal

Opinion: elevated blood pressure unlikely related to trace levels of BPA

American Chemistry Council considers new BPA study to inappropriately concern and confuse consumers about drinking canned beverages

BPA linked to increased blood pressure

Study links consumption of canned beverages with BPA lining and acute blood pressure increase

FDA: BPA is safe for use in food contact applications

U.S. FDA updated its safety declaration on BPA, current exposure levels via food are safe

Phthalate metabolites found in Korean breast milk

New study finds phthalate metabolites at high frequency in breast milk samples, authors recommend reduction of phthalate exposure

EFSA and WHO gathered public views on TTC

Stakeholders from industry, academia, NGOs and authorities discussed the Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC) approach

NGOs encourage citizens to comment on EDC criteria

Online platform launched to simplify participation in EC’s public consultation on EDCs