Endocrine disrupting properties of DEHP recognized by ECHA

ECHA’s Member State Committee agreed to classify DEHP not only as a reprotoxicant, but also as an endocrine disruptor in the environment

Prenatal phthalate exposure may be linked to lower IQ

Children of mothers with high exposure to DnBP and DiBP shown to have lower IQ levels

Phthalate metabolites found in Korean breast milk

New study finds phthalate metabolites at high frequency in breast milk samples, authors recommend reduction of phthalate exposure

EC urged to reject DEHP authorization in PVC plastic

55 organizations addressed a critical letter to the Commission, DEHP ban in PVC plastic required

Plasticizers linked to oxidative stress

New study associates phthalate exposure to oxidative stress during pregnancy, indicative of a variety of health effects

Chemical substitute linked to incomplete masculinization

New study finds association between prenatal exposure to DiNP and reduced anogenital distance

Significant phthalate exposure from recycling

New study investigates effects of recycling policies on childhood exposure to phthalates, 18% increase in DBP exposure

Opinion: FCM safety remains opaque

Environmental magazine raises concerns over food contact material safety; criticizes lack of transparency

Non-allergic asthma not well understood

Wall Street Journal reports on new study linking phthalate exposure to asthma; researchers slowly unveil the mechanisms of non-allergic asthma

Food contact materials as sources of phthalates

New study investigates contamination pathways of phthalates in food products sold in Belgium