Women’s health magazine reports on the link between failed fertility treatment and phthalate exposure, points to exposure from food containers
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July 22, 2013
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June 22, 2015
EDCs affect male genital and reproductive health
Two articles discuss potential effects of fetal EDC exposure on male genital development and reproductive health
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March 16, 2017
Prenatal phthalate exposure and male genital development
Study finds inverse association between mothers’ urinary phthalate levels and free testosterone blood levels in early pregnancy; lower free testosterone in mothers associated with higher prevalence of genital abnormalities in baby boys
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June 11, 2015
BPA can alter parenting behavior in mice
A new study finds that early exposure to BPA reduces parental care in mice
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March 16, 2021
IPEN: Gender inequality and chemical exposure
New report by International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) highlights the effects toxic chemicals have on women, special vulnerabilities faced from toxic exposure; provides recommendations to safeguard the health of women, includes focusing on phasing out hazardous chemicals highly impacting women, preventing pregnant women from working with hazardous chemicals
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November 22, 2021
Study finds sex-specific impacts of prenatal phthalate exposure
Taiwanese cohort study examines prenatal phthalate exposure effects on infant birth weight and gestational age; reports higher impact on male neonates
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February 3, 2014
Men’s journal advises against phthalates
Men’s Journal reports on increase in exposure to unrestricted phthalates, advises on how to avoid phthalate exposure
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April 24, 2017
Compostable bioplastic coffee cups
UK company develops disposable bio-based coffee cups and lids; recyclable in paper waste stream or fully compostable within 3 months under appropriate conditions
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February 22, 2017
PET bottle value chain addresses NIAS compliance
European PET industry associations form group to focus on regulatory compliance of PET food packaging regarding non-intentionally added substances
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July 23, 2020
Chemical analytics of novel food packaging
Scientists review chemical analytical approaches for food contaminants originating from packaging, including active packaging and novel biopolymers; call for thorough characterization of substances migrating from active packaging, including impurities, auxiliary compounds, potential biotransformation products
