Experts meet in Berlin 11-13 September to discuss low dose effects and non-monotonic dose responses
Responsible Packaging Expo
Scientists meet in Berlin 11-13 September
DEHP and male reproductive health
New research finds reproductive abnormalities in male mice prenatally exposed to DEHP and their succeeding generations; 3rd generation effects most pronounced at lowest exposure dose
EHN: EDCs threaten our health, finances and future
Article published in Environmental Health News (EHN) emphasizes need to innovate towards safer chemicals; argues that companies and investors face significant financial risks if they fail to do so; calls for ‘upending dangerous assumptions’ about low-dose effects and ‘one at a time’ chemical assessments
Non-monotonicity of BPA
Webinar features presentation from researchers at Tufts University discussing published study observing non-monotonic dose-responses in mammary gland development of rats from exposure to bisphenol A (BPA)
Webinar on CLARITY-BPA academic studies
Carnegie Mellon University holds webinar on independent academic studies on bisphenol A within CLARITY-BPA program, September 12, 2018; registration now open
EDCs: Hazard vs. risk
Health & Environment article addresses challenge of effectively regulating endocrine disrupters; explains hazard-based and risk-based approaches
EFSA’s work on endocrine disrupters is ongoing
EFSA gives update on their work on endocrine active substances and non-monotonic dose response; following up their Scientific Opinion of 2013
Symposium on Food Contact Materials Safety
International Food Contact Materials Safety Symposium in Guangzhou, China brings together academic, industry, regulatory and civil society experts to discuss developments towards safer and sustainable packaging