Forbes reports on the link between obesity and endocrine disrupting compounds
June 25, 2014
Danish nano-register enters into force
Manufacturers are required to register products and mixtures containing nanomaterials; food contact materials are exempted
June 25, 2014
Project on nanomaterial’s effect on liver and intestines
German risk assessment agency and French authority take part in project investigating the effect of nanomaterials on the liver and intestines
June 24, 2014
EPA identifies alternatives for flame retardants
EPA publishes reports on alternatives for the brominated flame retardants HBCD and pentaBDE
June 24, 2014
Lawsuit over DiNP listing as hazardous substance
American Chemistry Council files lawsuit over DiNP listing as hazardous substance
June 23, 2014
FPF workshop program online
Program of FPF workshop on hazardous materials on 9 October 2014 online now; registration to open this week
June 19, 2014
EU roadmap for EDCs
European Commission publishes roadmap draft, details options for regulation of endocrine disrupting chemicals used in biocidal and plant protection products
June 19, 2014
Reducing exposure to EDCs could pay off
European environmental group tackles difficult task, estimates up to €31 billion health savings in EU from reducing exposures to endocrine disrupting chemicals
June 18, 2014
Plastics and ocean protection
Marine pollution with plastics debris receives increased attention in the media, U.S. government issues new plans to protect oceans
June 18, 2014
Scientific opinion on nanosilver
DG SANCO publishes final opinion on nanosilver’s safety, health and environmental effects, human exposure acknowledged, knowledge gaps concerning health effects prevail
