New studies presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting: BPA linked to miscarriages, phthalates to lower male fecundity
Transgenerational effects and EDCs
Environmental Health Perspectives reports on transgenerational effects of EDCs, new NIEHS research to investigate mechanisms and number of chemicals involved
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
US EPA withdraws rules on “chemicals of concern list” and information disclosure
Huffington Post reports on withdrawal of two proposed rules by the US EPA, no longer necessary due to other efforts
NGO report on prenatal BPA exposure
US Breast Cancer Fund publishes report on prenatal BPA exposure and disrupted development, stresses adverse effects of BPA exposure during pregnancy
Review on BPA and human health
Extensive review on detrimental effect of BPA on human health
ECHA launches public consultation on BPA
The European Chemicals Agency seeks input on reclassification of bisphenol A regarding its reproductive toxicity category
BPA linked to breast cancer
BPA found to induce malignant mammary gland cancer in rats
How new research will shed light on BPA
Innovative research program CLARITY-BPA unites regulatory risk assessors and academic researchers, studies BPA’s hazards; first results expected in early 2015
ACC relaunches website on BPA
“Facts About BPA” website to inform consumers and experts about BPA