Scientists from University of Guleph report bisphenol S (BPS) and bisphenol A (BPA) able to decrease systolic pressure and rates of contraction and relaxation within minutes of exposure in mice; BPS found to be more potent than BPA, raises concerns about its use as substitute in plastics
EFSA FCM working group: 6th meeting
Minutes of the 6th meeting of EFSAβs CEP Panel working group on food contact materials now available online; discussion of criteria and tools for prioritizing food contact plastics substances on the Union list that do not have specific migration limits
BPA and phthalates linked to Type 2 diabetes
New epidemiological study links BPA and phthalates to Type 2 diabetes, elevated risk for pre-menopausal women