Swiss newspaper reports interview with Adelbodner CEO Erich Arter, printing inks on PET caps culprit of toxic substances in mineral water
September 17, 2013
US EPA withdraws rules on “chemicals of concern list” and information disclosure
Huffington Post reports on withdrawal of two proposed rules by the US EPA, no longer necessary due to other efforts
September 16, 2013
China’s PVC pipe makers may phase out lead
PlasticsEurope reports on Chinese industry move to replace lead as a stabilizer in PVC pipes
September 13, 2013
Major NGO to launch food additive campaign
National Resource Defense Council expands food work to strengthen food additive oversight
September 12, 2013
Uncertainty factors in chemical risk assessment
A new scientific review article assesses validity of commonly used uncertainty factors
September 12, 2013
New FPF report: Uncertainty factors in risk assessment
British researchers evaluate level of protection resulting from the use of uncertainty factors, only adequate for single chemical exposure scenarios
September 11, 2013
NGO hosts webinar on EDCs
Scientists to present on low dose effects, non-monotonic dose response and regulatory negotiations in the EU
September 11, 2013
EPA launches new web tool
US EPA to improve access to chemical specific regulatory information
September 11, 2013
TTC workshop to grapple with scientific foundation and application
FPF workshop offers new perspective on TTC approach, detailed analysis of scientific basis, current concerns and application
September 11, 2013
NGO report on prenatal BPA exposure
US Breast Cancer Fund publishes report on prenatal BPA exposure and disrupted development, stresses adverse effects of BPA exposure during pregnancy
