Californian ministry publishes candidate chemicals list, priority chemicals for alternatives to be selected by April 2014
September 30, 2013
Nature: Hormone disruptors reform in the dark
Science journal Nature reports on endocrine disruptor persistence in the environment, EDCs broken down by sunlight re-form at night
September 30, 2013
France closes public consultation on national EDC strategy
Public consultation closed on September 20, 2013
September 30, 2013
Panel on alternatives to chemicals of concern
US EPA seeks advice of National Academy of Sciences, panel to assess health and ecological risks of alternatives to chemicals of concern
September 26, 2013
New opinion may scare mothers-to-be
San Francisco Gate comments on American Congress of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists report, few steps consumers can take to reduce exposure
September 25, 2013
Brominated flame retardants in European food contact materials
Black thermocups and kitchen utensils contaminated with brominated flame retardants from illicit recycling practices
September 25, 2013
Opinion: Styrofoam toxic to oceans
Japanese newspaper reports on Styrofoam debris in oceans, scientists find Styrofoam levels considered toxic to marine life and ecosystem globally
September 25, 2013
New FPF background article on nanomaterials
The application of nanomaterials is considered a promising tool in food contact material manufacture; the FPF summarizes applications, toxicity and regulation
September 25, 2013
Physicians to reduce patient chemical exposure
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists publishes opinion; physicians to advise patients on chemical risks and their reduction
September 25, 2013
Opinion: Phthalates to be phased-out
Consulting agency Jenner & Block publishes opinion piece, phthalates likely to be removed from consumer products
