Nestlé researchers publish new study showing analytical method permitting identification of the NIAS nonylphenol
March 7, 2014
BPA: predictor of prostate cancer?
New study detects high urinary BPA in prostate cancer patients, cellular changes in prostate cells at low levels of exposure
March 6, 2014
Nature: Regulatory agencies must demand disclosure
Nature calls upon regulatory agencies to demand conflicts-of-interest statements for research used in risk assessment; preempts undue influence in rule making
March 6, 2014
Obesity rate continues to rise in US
Gallup and Healthways publish new obesity data, self-reported rate rises to 27 %
March 5, 2014
EFSA: 3 PET recycling processes
EFSA considers PET recycling processes “LPR”, “APPE Supercycle B” and “FPR” safe for food contact
March 5, 2014
Unknowns in chemical exposure
Wall Street Journal reports on persistent chemicals from consumer products, uncertainties in exposure and toxicity
March 4, 2014
PFC exposure may be linked to heart disease
New study investigates effects of perfluorinated compounds (PFC) exposure on the metabolism of overweight children
March 4, 2014
EU plastic guidance
DG Sanco publishes plastic guidance document in support of EC 10/2011
March 4, 2014
BPA linked to adverse effects in monkeys
New study confirms adverse effects of BPA in primates; finds oral bolus exposure inappropriate human exposure model
March 4, 2014
Tritan® case continued: Bittner appeals
Magazine reports new details of Eastman Chemical vs. PlastiPure and CertiChem case, compares chemical industry tactics to big tobacco
