U.S. researchers discuss contribution of exposure to endocrine disruptors to metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes
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August 15, 2018
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February 23, 2017
EFSA study: Bioaccumulation and toxicity of mineral oils
New EFSA scientific study tests different mixtures of mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH), relevant to human diet, in rats; bioaccumulation at low dose MOSH exposure in humans possibly underestimated; MOSH appear persistent in adipose tissue
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August 17, 2017
Why fish mistake plastic for food
New study provides evidence that fish eat plastic debris because it acquires the smell of their food when residing in the ocean
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May 26, 2014
New technology to assess BPA alternatives
New study presents technology to test substances for biological activity, finds BPA analogues to interact with estrogen receptors
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May 26, 2014
Plastic waste trapped in arctic ice
Researchers find high levels of plastic particles in arctic ice, may be released with global warming
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March 8, 2023
Forever Pollution Project maps Europe’s PFAS contamination
Media collaboration evaluates Europe’s contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); maps 17,000 known and 21,000 presumed contamination sites; ChemSec launches PFAS guide for companies
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March 17, 2022
India: Stronger recycled plastic rules after push back, new EPR program
India implements extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for plastic packaging, effective immediately; recycling targets for plastic producers, importers, and brand-owners start at 25% and progressively get stricter; Indian standards authority strengthens regulations for recycled plastic in food contact after receiving pushback
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May 28, 2015
Conjugated BPA is biologically active
New study by Health Canada questions key assumption of bisphenol A risk assessment, shows obesogenic properties of allegedly “detoxified” food contact substance
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October 21, 2013
Scientist with industry ties quits EU advisory panel
Environmental Health News reports on resignation of co-author of Dietrich et al. editorial from European Commission panel
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May 23, 2014
US EPA: Screening for hazardous chemicals
US EPA advances chemical testing: computer screening models and automated processes
