Researchers develop new in vivo assay screen for potential estrogenic activity of chemicals
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April 8, 2015
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June 6, 2016
Opinion: EDC debate political, not scientific
European Commission should consider potency in scientific criteria to identify EDCs, according to U.S. consultant; highlights NGOs’ and researchers’ agenda in EDC controversy
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February 27, 2023
Toward a guidance to assess safety of food packaging coatings
Interlaboratory study evaluates protocol for consistent safety assessment of coated metal packaging materials; guidance comprises sample preparation, chemical and biological analysis; finds technical differences affect outcome; emphasizes need for aligned protocol to avoid inconsistencies
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March 31, 2016
2-aminobenzamide migration from PET
Scientists analyze and model migration of acetaldehyde scavenger 2-aminobenzamide from PET bottles; suggest alternative accelerated test conditions
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October 16, 2017
ANSES: Not enough data on TMBPF
ANSES finds insufficient data to conclude on the potential endocrine disrupting properties of tetramethylbisphenol F (TMBPF), a bisphenol A alternative
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March 28, 2018
Implementation of EDC criteria for biocides
EU biocides authorities settle how criteria to identify endocrine disruptors for biocides will be realized; criteria to apply from June 7, 2018; ECHA and EFSA prepare final guidance document
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February 28, 2023
Proposals for change from inside and outside the US FDA
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposes structural changes within the institution in response to recent critique; includes increased focus on nutrition, partnerships with other regulatory authorities and incorporating outside advisors; Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) publishes report on obesogens; encourages FDA to ‘incorporate framework’ to identify obesogens and other endocrine disruptors when reviewing chemical safety
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July 7, 2020
Proposal to allow easier removal of US FDA notifications
Amendment to current regulations would allow US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to withdraw food contact notifications (FCNs) for reasons other than safety; creates pathway for companies to de-list substances they no longer manufacture
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September 2, 2014
TTIP may weaken European EDC regulation
Transatlantic trade agreement may weaken European EDC regulation; European Commission considers reviewing pesticide legislation
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August 30, 2021
PFAS actions in three US states
California expected to pass bill banning PFAS in food packaging; Michigan legislators reintroduce bill to ban PFAS, phthalates, and bisphenols in food packaging; Massachusetts’ Toxics Use Reduction Act program votes for expanding reporting requirements
