Documentary by France 5 highlights use of food additives and what they are made of; special focus on nanoparticles
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March 16, 2017
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December 7, 2018
Opinion: Current chemical policy unsustainable
Thomas Zoeller from the Massachusetts University, U.S., warns that, unless status quo chemical policy is soon changed to become more protective, health effects of chemical exposures ‘will persist for generations’
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September 26, 2019
Report critically reviews socioeconomic assessments
New Economics Foundation publishes report investigating use of discount rates in socioeconomic assessments for industrial chemicals regulations under REACH; recommends considering precautionary principle regardless of economic effects, questions whether effects should be monetized
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February 9, 2017
Children exposed to lead from water and food
Formula-fed infants and toddlers in U.S. exposed to lead mainly from water and food, respectively, according to new report by Environmental Protection Agency
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July 3, 2018
EFSA and JRC continue to collaborate
EFSA and EU Joint Research Centre reinforce cooperation in food and feed safety areas, including food contact materials
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March 9, 2015
High disease costs attributed to EDC exposure
New series of studies suggests that costs attributable to EDCs are over €150 billion per year in Europe
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December 13, 2017
Opinion: EDC guidance “doomed to fail”
PAN Europe criticizes draft guidance for identifying endocrine disruptors published by EFSA and ECHA; too much focus on mode of action of chemicals, precautionary principle overlooked, organization claims
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February 3, 2014
Replacing BPA with equally unsafe alternatives
Philadelphia newspaper reports on U.S. research efforts into BPA; adds to evidence that BPA is harmful; worrisome alternatives marketed
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October 22, 2014
BPA: thermal paper is a source of high exposure
Hand sanitizer use before thermal receipt handling may lead to increased BPA levels
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July 12, 2018
EU environment committee votes on plastics strategy
EU Parliament’s Environment Committee supports EU Commission’s overall plans for plastics in circular economy, suggests further measures on microplastics, single-use plastics, hazardous chemicals
