PFASs linked to weight gain

New study by Harvard scientists finds association between higher PFASs blood levels and greater weight gain after dieting; high PFASs levels also linked to low resting metabolic rates

Website on fluorinated chemistries

Industry group FluoroCouncil highlights “benefits and safety” of fluorinated chemicals with newly launched website; dedicated section on food packaging available

Webinar: PFASs in food packaging

Cancer-Free Economy Network holds webinar on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in paper-based foodservice packaging on March 28, 2018; registration now open

Guide to safer disposable foodware

Center for Environmental Health tests fluorine content in disposable foodware, finds over half of the products to be fluorinated, provides recommendations to purchasers and manufacturers

Revision of EU drinking water directive

EU Commission releases proposal for revision of EU drinking water directive, provides updated standards for chemical contaminants including BPA and PFASs; public consultation open until March 30, 2018

Shorter-chain PFCs may persist in human tissues

Researchers estimate internal exposure to metabolites of shorter-chain polyfluorinated compounds, demonstrate high potential for biopersistence, call for further research

Restriction proposal for 6 PFASs

Swedish and German agencies propose restricting 6 per- and polyfluorinated substances, as well as mixtures and articles containing them; ECHA opens public consultation until June 20, 2018

Science-policy workshop on PFASs

Safety and Environmental Technology Group at ETH Zurich brings together scientists and regulators to discuss collaboration and future action on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

PFOA and PFOS listed under Proposition 65

U.S. state California adds PFOA and PFOS to list of reproductive toxicants due to adverse developmental effects, also lists TBBPA as carcinogen

Documentary about EDCs and brain development

TV channel Arte screens documentary highlighting effects of endocrine disruptors on brain development and function, November 11, 2017