New epidemiological study finds association between high PFOA contamination in drinking water and kidney and testicular cancer, confirming earlier research
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March 18, 2013
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December 17, 2020
EFSA: Draft opinion on NMDR open for consultation
European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) draft opinion reviews literature on assessment of non-monotonic dose responses (NMDRs), finds lack of standards for statistical approaches; suggests stepwise approach for ambiguous ‘apparent’ NMDRs; approach applied in two case studies finds no NMDR for bisphenol A (BPA) but does for di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP); open for comments until February 4, 2021
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April 4, 2024
Scientists respond to UNEP’s revised zero draft for a global plastics treaty
Scientists’ Coalition responds to zero draft in preparation for the 4th negotiating meeting (INC-4) on the global treaty to prevent plastic pollution; meeting in Ottawa, Canada from April 23 – 29, 2024; offer evidence- and science-based commentary; highlight the importance of addressing plastic pollution holistically
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January 22, 2021
NGOs request clarification on nanometal biocides in products
Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) with 12 other NGOs publish an open letter to European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) , request clarification on regulation and risk management of products treated with nanosilver, zinc oxide, copper biocides; antimicrobial resistance, human health effects unclear
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May 15, 2015
Olive leaf polyphenols may be effective against BPA-induced toxicity
Oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol from olive leaves may protect from BPA-induced toxic effects in livers and kidneys
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July 7, 2017
Sources of PFASs exposure in humans
Scientists examine associations between exposure factors and levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in humans; compare several methods of dietary exposure assessment; food contact articles significantly contributed to PFASs intakes
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March 18, 2016
Carcinogenic potential of BPA
Scientists review carcinogenic properties of bisphenol A; propose that BPA be classified as ‘probably carcinogenic to humans’ due to its tumor promoting properties in the breast and prostate
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July 6, 2018
BPA a risk factor for gut inflammation
Scientists observe BPA exposure in mice decreases anti-inflammatory metabolites produced by gut microbiota, worsens disease symptoms and mortality in disease model of induced colitis
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April 30, 2014
Stakeholders comment on EFSA’s BPA risk assessment
EFSA invites BPA stakeholders for discussion of scientific opinions on risk assessment of BPA; stakeholders from national agencies, NGOs, industry, academia comment
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March 31, 2017
Tracking fluorinated chemicals in the body
Scientists apply radiolabeling to study internal distribution of perfluorocarboxylic acids in mice; find uptake of both long- and short-chain substances in various tissues; method broadly applicable to study PFAS distribution in body and environment
