New project investigates combined toxicity of nanoparticles and polyaromatic hydrocarbons
July 1, 2014
BPA feminizes turtles
New study finds BPA to affect turtle’s sexual differentiation, may indicate similar potential effects in humans
July 1, 2014
OECD to publish nanomaterial testing data
OECD decides to make testing data on nanomaterials publicly available
July 1, 2014
Sweden: 2015-2020 toxic-free strategy
Swedish Chemical Agency publishes 5 year toxic-free strategy; focus on food and drinking water, consumer products and vulnerable populations
July 1, 2014
Opportunities and challenges of nanotechnology
New report of Swedish Society of Nature Conservation assesses nanotechnology; action at Swedish and European level urgently needed
June 30, 2014
Sweden: Phthalate use in products
Swedish survey maps phthalate use in products, alternative plasticizers on the rise
June 30, 2014
Doctors do not address environmental exposures
Boston Globe reports on new survey, finds doctors do not routinely question pregnant patients about environmental exposures
June 27, 2014
US: Antioxidant approved for FCMs
US FDA approves antioxidant for FCMs: nonylphenol-free phosphite for use in LDPE and HDPE
June 27, 2014
Triclosan may be substituted
ECHA opens public consultation for triclosan under biocides regulation, may become candidate for substitution
June 27, 2014
US FDA issues nano-guidances
US FDA publishes draft guidances on nanotechnology in food, cosmetics and animal feed; manufacturers encouraged to consult with the agency before marketing their products
