Several thousand Spanish public health experts call upon Health Ministry and European Commission to act upon EDCs
February 11, 2014
Criteria to evaluate non-standard studies
Swedish scientists develop criteria for non-standard in vivo studies; allows for inclusion of all relevant data in chemical risk assessment
February 11, 2014
3 FCM substances for REACH authorization list
European Chemical Agency recommends 5 more substances for the REACH authorization list, includes 3 food contact substances
February 11, 2014
New FPF report: Low-dose effects of EDCs
New study reviews low-dose effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals; urges adaptation in chemical risk assessment.
February 10, 2014
Project to accelerate implementation of EDC regulation
Dutch NGO launches new EU project; aims to speed-up implementation of EU EDC regulation
February 10, 2014
New PET-recycling process considered safe for FCM
EFSA considers “Aliplast Buhler B” safe to recycle post-consumer PET; decontamination process effective
February 10, 2014
Adhesive risk assessment: Hazard and exposure
Henkel holds webinar on adhesive risk assessment, points to differences between hazard and exposure
February 6, 2014
Opinion: NIEHS’ BPA studies irrelevant for public health
Polycarbonate/BPA Global Group of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) criticizes US government funded BPA research
February 5, 2014
EDCs may affect heart development
New study visualizes estrogen controlled developmental processes in zebrafish
February 4, 2014
French proposal to ban oxo-degradable plastics
French MEPs introduce bill to ban oxo-degradable plastics, argue that it possibly poses risks to public health and environment
