New study develops decision tree for assessing the strength of non-monotonic dose-response relationships
September 22, 2014
The EUROTOX/SOT debate: non-monotonicity and low dose effects
Scientists debate toxicological relevance of non-monotonic dose responses at low dose levels
May 6, 2014
US National Academy of Sciences urges redo of EPA’s draft risk paper
US National Academy of Sciences criticizes EPA report on adequacy of toxicity testing for non-monotonic dose-responses
May 1, 2014
BPA masculinizes female brains
New results from FDA’s BPA low dose study show significant effects on female rat brains at lowest dose
January 27, 2014
Opinion: Precautionary principle threatens transatlantic trade
Wall Street Journal publishes MEP’s concerns that precautionary chemical regulation may harm transatlantic trade; earlier European debate on endocrine disruptors continued
January 20, 2014
Trade associations welcome BPA opinion
NAMPA and ACC respond to draft EFSA opinion on BPA, reassurance that BPA exposure is safe
January 20, 2014
EFSA publishes draft BPA opinion, part II
EFSA launches public consultation on BPA risk assessment opinion; recommends lowering of TDI; exposure levels considered safe
November 25, 2013
Scientists agree: Possibly no thresholds for EDCs
EC Chief Scientific Advisor meets experts, consensus on EDC definition and non-threshold hypothesis; implications for risk assessment remain under debate
August 27, 2013
Consensus on definition of low dose hypothesis needed
Summary article of 2012 Berlin low dose workshop shares workshop proceedings, consensus and disagreements, and shows proposed next steps required to advance risk assessment of EDCs
July 29, 2013
BPA causes metabolic changes at low, but not at high dose
New study investigates effects of prenatal BPA exposure on metabolism in vivo
