National Academies of Sciences hosts meeting on differences in how humans respond to environmental stressors, implications for chemical risk assessment; webcast available
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August 17, 2015
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February 28, 2022
EC launches public consultation on microplastic pollution
European Commission (EC) initiative aims to reduce the release of microplastics into the environment; specifically focuses on expanding research on risks from microplastics contamination in food and water and reducing risks to humans from environmental contamination; consultation open until May 17, 2022
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January 20, 2015
8th Copenhagen Workshop on Endocrine Disrupters
COW2015 will be held April 27-30, 2015
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February 28, 2022
Experts on plastics’ effects urge binding treaty
Scientists with expertise on the effects of chemicals and pollution from plastics urge the United States to support a binding plastics treaty; promote Rwanda and Peru’s resolution as one considering the entire life cycle of plastics
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March 17, 2017
EU: New regulation on official controls
Newly adopted revision of EU Regulation on Official Controls aims at simplifying the control system for food safety along the entire supply chain, foresees increased efficiency in preventing, eliminating or reducing health risks
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February 21, 2014
PCB-11 detected in clothing and paper samples
Polychlorinated bisphenyl 11 found in clothing and printed paper; presence linked to yellow pigments
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February 4, 2016
Further research on BPS safety needed
The Washington Post interviews senior scientist about BPS effects on zebrafish embryo development; comparison to BPA shows that BPS is not necessarily safer
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December 13, 2019
Screw caps a source of microplastics
Scientists find increased release of microplastic particles after repeated open/close cycles in screw-cap plastic bottles, no release from bottle walls; call for more research on degradation of food contact plastics
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July 13, 2023
Nanoplastics affect gene expression in the placenta and reproductive health, scientists find
Study using perfused human placental tissue demonstrates polystyrene nanoplastics affect expression of inflammation and iron homeostasis-related genes; review summarizes that small plastic particles can enter reproductive organs and affect reproductive health, however further research needed to verify the results and assess mechanisms of reproductive toxicity
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March 15, 2021
PFAS alternatives for paper food packaging
Article in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety discusses alternatives for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in paper food packaging; considers lamination with waxes and polymer films, alternative surface sizing and coatings; views finding cost-effective, fully biodegradable, and environmentally friendly alternatives challenging
