Public consultation closed on September 20, 2013
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September 30, 2013
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September 26, 2013
New opinion may scare mothers-to-be
San Francisco Gate comments on American Congress of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists report, few steps consumers can take to reduce exposure
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September 25, 2013
New FPF background article on nanomaterials
The application of nanomaterials is considered a promising tool in food contact material manufacture; the FPF summarizes applications, toxicity and regulation
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September 25, 2013
Physicians to reduce patient chemical exposure
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists publishes opinion; physicians to advise patients on chemical risks and their reduction
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September 25, 2013
Opinion: Phthalates to be phased-out
Consulting agency Jenner & Block publishes opinion piece, phthalates likely to be removed from consumer products
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September 25, 2013
New FPF report: Flame retardants detected in FCMs
Czech researchers find brominated flame retardants in food contact materials due to illicit recycling practices
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September 25, 2013
Opinion: Styrofoam toxic to oceans
Japanese newspaper reports on Styrofoam debris in oceans, scientists find Styrofoam levels considered toxic to marine life and ecosystem globally
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September 24, 2013
8 questions for Dietrich et al.
Online news page Health & Environment summarizes argumentative gaps in editorial against EU EDC policy, lists 8 questions raised by recent rebuttals
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September 24, 2013
How pregnant women can reduce toxic chemical exposure
NGO blog gives guidance for pregnant women on how to avoid toxic chemicals, addresses food contact materials
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September 23, 2013
Nature: Debate flares around EDC policy
Science journal Nature reports on the current debate amongst scientists regarding the European Commission’s EDC policy
