EU Commission issues new regulation on the use of bisphenol A in plastic food contact materials, varnishes and coatings, infant ‘sippy’ cups; applies from September 6, 2018
February 9, 2018
Androgens may predispose to autism
Scientists show that androgens regulate key genes linked to autism risk and may contribute to excessive brain growth, suggest that androgens’ effects on developing brain may increase risk of developing autism spectrum disorders
February 7, 2018
New book on environmental chemicals and child health
Experts on pediatrics and public health publish book on effects of ubiquitous chemical exposures on children’s health; focus on non-communicable diseases such as autism, ADHD, birth defects, cancer
February 5, 2018
Dispute over latest SVHC entry of BPA
Industry groups say the latest decision to identify BPA as SVHC for endocrine disruption effects in the environment is ‘disproportionate’ and lacks regulatory value; ECHA comments that this entry will impact the scope of the authorization requirement
February 5, 2018
BPA labeling in foods and food packaging ‘inadequate’
‘Real-world’ dietary intervention study highlights inadequate labeling as a barrier to following individual-focused strategies aimed at reduction of dietary BPA exposure
February 2, 2018
Responses to draft EDC identification guidance
Responders to consultation on draft guidance for identification of EDCs criticize too high level of evidence required and too narrow scope
January 15, 2018
ECHA classifies BPA as environmental endocrine disruptor
ECHA adds 7 new SVHCs to Candidate List; entry for BPA updated to include endocrine disrupting properties with effects on environment
December 18, 2017
Opinion: EU not doing enough about toxic chemicals
Op-ed by Swedish chemical scientists criticizes EU’s slow pace of regulating hazardous chemicals, highlights magnitude of health and environmental consequences
December 15, 2017
EFSA publishes final plan for BPA reassessment
EFSA publishes BPA hazard assessment protocol along with report on public consultation outcomes; collection of studies to start in 2018
December 14, 2017
EU Member States adopt revised EDC criteria for pesticides
Member States vote in favor of EU Commission’s new proposal for criteria to identify endocrine disrupting pesticides; exemption for substances with intentional endocrine activity removed; NGOs criticize remaining high burden of proof
