Scientists examine associations between exposure factors and levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in humans; compare several methods of dietary exposure assessment; food contact articles significantly contributed to PFASs intakes
Plastics additives in marine environment
Scientists review occurrence and effects of plastics additives in marine environment; focus on brominated flame retardants, nonylphenols, bisphenol A, antioxidants
Children significantly exposed to EDCs and neurotoxins
Danish EPA assesses risk of young and unborn children’s exposure to endocrine disruptors and neurotoxins; phthalates, bisphenol A, and lead identified among most critical substances
Better protection of children from toxics needed
Opinion article in New York Times outlines children’s prenatal exposure to various toxic chemicals, discusses impact on fetal brain development and health consequences
EFSA guidance on substances in infant food
EFSA issues new guidance on the risk assessment of substances in food intended for infants younger than 16 weeks; guidance applies from now on to EFSA food safety assessments
New inventory of plastic additives
ECHA and Cefic work on generating inventory of plastic additives; release expected by end of summer 2017
Walmart continues reducing problematic substances
U.S. retailer Walmart further reduces use of 8 high priority chemicals in its products; NGOs welcome progress
Podcast on plasticizers and fast food
Environmental Defense Fund podcast discusses scientific study showing link between high fast food consumption and increased urinary phthalate levels
New version of FACET published
EU Commission’s Joint Research Centre releases updated version of FACET software enabling exposure estimations for food contact materials; free download available