European Medicines Agency publishes draft guideline on the use of phthalates and parabens
New Breast Cancer UK report zooms in on BPA
Charity sees compelling evidence for bisphenol A’s role in increased breast cancer incidence, discusses financial costs of breast cancer
Opinion: BPA in food packaging should be illegal
Member of European Parliament suggests banning bisphenol A due to findings of French study
New EU guidance on plastic migration testing forthcoming
Working group shares draft document at EU Commission’s FCM stakeholder meeting
Adhesive label for direct contact with food, also safe for babies
Finnish manufacturer improves recipe of adhesive label
EDCs: Winning back public health
Endocrine scientist speaks before the French Senate
International summit fails to agree on chrysotile asbestos ban
Delegates meet at a joined summit of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions to discuss the phase out of hazardous chemicals
Nanotechnology industry assesses nanoclay safety
Industry Association announces new joined project with OECD on nanoclay safety
EFSA reviews phenol and lowers TDI
EFSA asks European Commission to consider multiple routes of exposure when setting limit for phenols in food contact materials
French Ministry delays deadline for nanomaterial registrations
The first country to legally require declaration of nanomaterial use delays deadline for submission