New study finds high BPA concentrations in air and surface water near industrial sites; proposes new routes of exposure
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July 24, 2015
News Article
March 1, 2016
Restart of TTIP negotiations
NGO CHEM Trust warns of TTIP’s repercussions on chemical safety as negotiations between the EU and the U.S. continue in Brussels
News Article
January 19, 2018
9th amendment to EU plastic FCM regulation
EU Commission publishes 9th amendment to plastic FCM regulation, approves four new food contact substances, extends use of one polymer
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Book chapters
June 1, 2017
Hazards of food contact materials: Food packaging contaminants
2014, In: Encyclopedia of Food Safety. Editor: Mortarjemi Y.; Waltham, Academic Press, Volume 2, pages 430-437.
News Article
April 6, 2018
Phthalates and blood pressure
Epidemiological study finds strong association between exposure to phthalates and high blood pressure in adults, highlights DEHP, DMP, DBEP in particular
News Article
January 28, 2015
Study shows oral BPA intake to be of no risk for high exposures
Soup consumption did not lead to higher levels of the active form of BPA in blood of human volunteers, BPA eliminated in urine within 24 hours
News Article
January 14, 2019
Second plastics survey results
European Plastics Converters Association survey highlights continued need for improvements in quality of recycled plastics including through collection and sorting
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July 8, 2016
Plastic pollution and human health
Scientists argue that plastic debris is not merely an environmental, but also a human health problem; particle toxicity, chemical toxicity, and pathogen spreading issues are discussed
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April 18, 2023
New Japanese coalition to protect children from harmful chemicals
Group of Japanese consumer organizations form ‘Network for Protecting Children from Hazardous Chemicals’; purpose is to gather and communicate scientific research and urge for legislative changes; inauguration event takes place on April 22, 2023
