EPA releases screening results for 52 pesticide chemicals; American Chemistry Council applauds EPA on this accomplishment
July 2, 2015
Phthalates and phenols may alter placenta genes
New study links prenatal exposure to phthalates and phenols to altered gene expression in placenta of pregnant women
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
June 12, 2015
German and Dutch TV report on EDCs
Endocrine disrupting chemicals are topic of two TV reports, lobbying influences on EU policy discussed, internal industry documents revealing delay tactics
June 12, 2015
ECHA: restriction proposal on BPA
The Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of ECHA agrees to restrict BPA in thermal paper
June 11, 2015
BPA can alter parenting behavior in mice
A new study finds that early exposure to BPA reduces parental care in mice
June 3, 2015
Conference on EDCs in the European Union
EU Commission holds public conference on endocrine disrupting chemicals regulation, shares information on impact assessment and next steps
June 2, 2015
Third roundtable meeting on endocrine disruptors
EDC roadmap, impact assessment, public consultation and on-going studies discussed by members of the European Commission and Parliament
June 2, 2015
EFSA re-publishes scientific opinion on perchlorate in food
EFSA re-assesses dietary exposure to perchlorate; overall conclusions from 2014 not affected
May 28, 2015
EU Commission’s 2nd round table meeting on EDCs
First results of EDC screening expected by autumn 2015; entire impact assessment to be finalized in 2016
