EFSA CEP Panel publishes minutes of the 11th meeting of its working group on bisphenol A safety re-evaluation; experts discuss draft technical report of pilot phase, review results from ongoing evaluation of papers, identify need for expertise in toxicokinetic modeling
Effects of phthalate and nonylphenol exposure on development of adolescents
New study associates phthalate exposure with abdominal obesity, as well as delayed onset of puberty in boys
EFSA working group on FCMs: 27th meeting
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on food contact materials now available online
EFSA working group on recycling plastics: 18th meeting
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on recycling plastics now available online
EFSA plastics recycling working group: 4th meeting
EFSA’s CEP Panel working group on recycling plastics holds 4th meeting; minutes now available online
Scientists detect microplastics in amniotic fluid, effects on testicular aging
Two studies investigate microplastic presence or effects in female and male reproductive organs; small cohort study finds low number of microplastics to be present in human amniotic fluid besides the placenta; in vitro and mice in vivo study reports microplastics induce premature testicular aging and identifies underlying pathways
Neurological effects caused by melamine
High doses of melamine during pregnancy affect male offspring
EFSA working group on BPA immunotoxicity: 2nd meeting
Latest meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on BPA immunotoxicity now available
Book on EDC effects and costs
New book by Leonardo Trasande reviews human health effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals, provides recommendations for reducing exposures
EFSA working group on recycling plastics: 17th meeting
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on recycling plastics now available online