FPF reports on new epidemiological study that investigates the association between kidney cancer, testicular cancer and exposure to perfluorinated compound
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March 18, 2013
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What We Know and What We Need To Know: The Analysis, Monitoring and Effects of Microplastics in Humans and the Environment – Modeling
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What We Know and What We Need To Know: The Analysis, Monitoring and Effects of Microplastics in Humans and the Environment – Nanoplastics
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What We Know and What We Need To Know: The Analysis, Monitoring and Effects of Microplastics in Humans and the Environment – Environmental Impact
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What We Know and What We Need To Know: The Analysis, Monitoring and Effects of Microplastics in Humans and the Environment – Human Health
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May 2, 2023
Microplastics: recent insights into human exposure, cellular uptake, cancer metastasis
Researchers report plastic fragments may exacerbate breast cancer metastasis; review summarizes nanoplastic uptake into human cells; studies find occupational microplastics exposure can be reduced by wearing face masks; millions of micro- and nanoplastics are released during 30-second food blending; scientists more worried about microplastic impacts on the environment than humans
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July 25, 2017
French NGOs demand action on nanomaterials
Eight French NGOs send open letter to country’s prime minister calling for labeling and restriction of nanomaterials in consumer products
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April 12, 2018
Sweden supports EU restrictions on microplastics
Swedish Chemicals Agency sees need for extended ban on microplastics in cosmetic and other chemical products, endorses restriction at EU level
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April 5, 2013
Minnesota bans products containing triclosan for state government
Minnesota stops buying consumer products containing triclosan over safety concerns
News Article
March 30, 2013
U.S. TV channel reports on hormone disruptors from consumer products
NBC Dateline reporter tests herself and her young children for BPA, phthalates and triclosan exposure from food packaging and other everyday products
