EFSA considers PET recycling processes “Pheonix-ESPS” and “RPC Cobelplast” safe
May 9, 2014
BASF doubles non-phthalate plasticizer capacity
Chemical company announces doubling of non-phthalate plasticizer capacity, response to increased demand for phthalate alternatives
May 9, 2014
EDC’s role in autism
New study searches for links between EDCs and autism; finds association between PFOA and the disease
May 8, 2014
New website on chemicals advocacy
Chemicals advocacy group Coming Clean launches website
May 8, 2014
Opinion: Walgreens should pull toxic products
Petition calls upon US drugstore chain to remove toxic chemicals from products, member of Montana Conservation Voters criticizes lacking chemicals policy
May 8, 2014
BPA and phthalates linked to weight gain
New study links body weight to BPA and phthalate exposure, first prospective cohort study on BPA and weight gain
May 7, 2014
Evolutionary insight into endocrine disruption
Researchers investigate evolution of hormone receptors; little evolutionary pressure explains responsiveness to environmental toxicants
May 7, 2014
Chicago approves plastic bag ban
Full City Council approves ban of single-use plastic bag; comes into force in August 2015
May 7, 2014
Opinion: FDA concludes prematurely on BPA’s safety
NRDC scientists comments on FDA conclusion regarding BPA’s safety; undermines BPA safety research
May 6, 2014
US National Academy of Sciences urges redo of EPA’s draft risk paper
US National Academy of Sciences criticizes EPA report on adequacy of toxicity testing for non-monotonic dose-responses
