New study finds increased numbers of neurons formed during early development in mouse pups prenatally exposed to bisphenol A; altered social behavior and hyperactivity observed later in life
March 14, 2018
ANSES to study EDCs and bisphenols
ANSES selects 36 new research projects to be conducted under French national “Environment-Health-Work” research program; includes studies on endocrine disruptors, bisphenols, micro- and nanoplastics
March 9, 2018
BPA linked to hyperactivity
Meta-analysis substantiates BPA’s link to hyperactivity in children
March 8, 2018
EDCs in everyday products
Article by New York Times illustrates how difficult it is for consumers to avoid exposure to endocrine disruptors
March 1, 2018
EFSA working group on phthalates: 1st meeting
EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on phthalates reassesses safety of DBP, BBP and DEHP for food contact plastics; minutes of first meeting now available online
March 1, 2018
Scientists concerned about FDA’s conclusions on BPA safety
Academic scientists criticize U.S. FDA’s premature conclusions on safety of bisphenol A based on draft CLARITY-BPA core study report; academic studies within CLARITY-BPA will elucidate more sensitive effects on endocrine system
February 26, 2018
‘BPA produced minimal effects’
GLP core study of CLARITY-BPA research program finds ‘few significant effects’ in rats chronically exposed to bisphenol A; American Chemistry Council emphasizes that BPA is safe for consumers
February 23, 2018
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
February 21, 2018
How to avoid exposure to BPA?
Article in The Guardian discusses health risks associated with bisphenol A and ways to reduce exposure from food packaging
