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

EDCs affect male genital and reproductive health

Two articles discuss potential effects of fetal EDC exposure on male genital development and reproductive health

BPA can alter parenting behavior in mice

A new study finds that early exposure to BPA reduces parental care in mice

EFSA publishes scientific opinion on acrylamide in food

EFSA considers acrylamide in food a public health concern; draft scientific opinion of 2014 adopted after public consultation

EFSA re-publishes scientific opinion on perchlorate in food

EFSA re-assesses dietary exposure to perchlorate; overall conclusions from 2014 not affected

Phthalate exposure in Austrian population

Study suggests phthalate exposure decreased in previous years, concerns remain due to potential cumulative effects of phthalates and other anti-androgens

Perfluorinated compounds might increase miscarriage risk

Study finds strong significant associations between serum concentrations of several perfluorinated alkylated substances and miscarriage risk in Danish women

BPA exposure of Italian children via soft drinks

Italian researchers consider BPA contamination in soft drinks to be of risk for children’s health

Assessing perchlorate exposure in French infants

French study suggests that tolerable daily intake (TDI) for perchlorate could be exceeded in some children, sources of perchlorate must be fully identified to reduce exposure

BPA exposure of US newborns

Study suggests BPA is efficiently metabolized in newborns