EFSA considers ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer wax safe for food contact
Adverse health effects of low-dose mixtures
Scientists evaluate health effects of a mixture of 27 environmental chemicals in rats exposed to low concentrations comparable to current human exposure levels; find effects on weight, histology, gene expression in the liver, and metabolome of blood plasma
MEPs press EC on missing EDC criteria
European Commission asked to explain its decision to carry out impact assessment into EDCs, Commissioner Andriukaitis says EDCs is a “priority file” for him
Review on neurotoxic potential of phthalates
Canadian researchers review research on effects of phthalates on brain structure and function
Early BPA exposure linked to hyperactivity, depression and anxiety in boys
New study investigates effect of prenatal and childhood BPA exposure on behavior in school aged children
Phthalate exposure linked to type 2 diabetes
Belgian researchers find urinary phthalate metabolites associated with insulin resistance in obese individuals
Diabetes: 422 million cases worldwide
Diabetes prevalence has increased worldwide between 1980 and 2014, according to new WHO study; article discusses range of chemicals potentially linked to diabetes and obesity
PFOS exposure reduced through phase-out, but substitute on the rise
Study of 13 PFAAs shows that while PFOS levels in blood serum have rapidly declined since the phase out in 2002, PFBS levels are now doubling every 6 years.
BPA and hyperactivity in children
New study finds association between higher urinary BPA levels and prevalence of ADHD in U.S. children
Draft CLARITY-BPA report published
U.S. National Toxicology Program releases draft report on CLARITY-BPA study; deadline for comments is April 12, 2018; meeting for peer-review scheduled for April 26, 2018