U.S. NIEHS publishes research program to evaluate the health and safety effects of nanomaterials
February 13, 2013
Experts call for more transparency on chemical data
Making raw data used in chemical evaluations publicly available would increase transparency of regulatory decisions
February 12, 2013
New study finds US baby boomers unhealthier than previous generation
Baby boomer generation found to suffer more from chronic disease, and have lower self-rated health despite improved health care and longer life expectancy
February 11, 2013
BPA causes abnormal breast growth in mice
Study connects prenatal low dose exposure to BPA with abnormal breast growth in mice
February 11, 2013
EC report on REACH concludes that EU is safer and stirs debate
EC Report reviewing REACH concludes that chemical safety in the EU has increased significantly, critics point to slow market removal of hazardous substances
February 11, 2013
What are the reasons for declining fertility in men?
French study finds declining fertility amongst French men since the 1990s, researchers speculate about the reasons
February 11, 2013
Biomonitoring of melamine after plastic bowl use
Taiwanese researchers measure increased levels of melamine in people after consumption of a hot soup from melamine plastic table ware
February 11, 2013
Safety concerns regarding triclosan persist
Regulatory safety evaluation of triclosan comes under critique as FDA review is delayed
February 6, 2013
Non-profit group finds nanomaterials from packaging in food
Non-profit group finds titanium dioxide nanomaterial from packaging in donuts
February 5, 2013
EFSA: Scientific Committee meets to discuss endocrine disruption
EFSA’s Scientific Committee will discuss endocrine disruption and chemical mixtures during its plenary session
