New York senator Chuck Schumer urges U.S. Food and Drug Administration to investigate safety of phthalates in food packaging and ban them if found harmful
July 20, 2017
Assessing low-dose toxicity of EDCs
New report by the National Academies of Sciences presents strategy to evaluate low-dose effects of endocrine active substances, provides systematic reviews for phthalates and PBDEs
July 17, 2017
Phthalates linked to chronic diseases
Scientists observe positive association between total urinary phthalates and cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and chronic low-grade inflammation in men
July 13, 2017
Phthalates found in ‘mac and cheese’
Phthalates found in 29 out of 30 tested U.S. cheese products; concentrations higher in processed compared to unprocessed cheeses; highest phthalate content found in powdered cheese from ‘mac and cheese’ ready meals
July 10, 2017
PFHxS added to Candidate List
ECHA adds perfluorohexane-1-sulfonic acid to Candidate List of substances of very high concern, updates entries for BPA and four phthalates to include endocrine disrupting properties for human health
July 7, 2017
Phthalates’ impact on human health
Scientists compile comprehensive review on phthalates, focus on human health effects observed in epidemiological and clinical studies
June 23, 2017
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
June 21, 2017
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
June 20, 2017
Restriction of 4 phthalates progressing
ECHA’s Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis issues final opinion in favor of banning endocrine disrupting phthalates DEHP, DBP, DIBP, and BBP in consumer articles; all 4 phthalates relevant for food contact materials
June 2, 2017
In vitro testing of paper and board FCMs
Scientists test paper and board FCMs in 8 in vitro bioassays; all 20 samples showed positive responses in at least one of the assays; chemicals in paper and board FCMs require further investigation to ensure safety
