Canada modifies schedule for phthalate assessment, final assessments expected for 2017
August 25, 2014
Bottled waters from Spain analyzed for some EDCs
94 brands of bottled waters sold in Spain analyzed for presence of substances of concern, contamination levels well below safety thresholds
August 20, 2014
DEHP authorized for the manufacturing of aircraft engines
European Commission granted first authorization for DEHP
August 18, 2014
Chemical exposure associated with low testosterone levels in humans
Phthalate concentrations in humans linked to declined testosterone concentrations
August 11, 2014
Phthalates from food contact materials
New study analyzes phthalates in French wines and spirits, polymers and coatings on storage tanks identified as major source
August 5, 2014
U.S. Representatives urge action on phthalates
U.S. Representatives send letter to U.S. FDA and Consumer Product Safety Commission
July 25, 2014
U.S. may permanently ban 5 phthalates
U.S. government agency recommends permanent ban of 5 phthalates from toys; substances also used in food contact
July 22, 2014
New chemical biomonitoring data
US agency publishes report on human exposure to environmental chemicals, includes new data on phthalate alternative
July 10, 2014
Infant phthalate exposure from diet exceeds safe levels
The Washington Post reports on new study on phthalates, infant exposure estimated twice as high as safe level
July 2, 2014
Danish phthalate ban dropped
European Commission estimates Danish phthalate ban to contradict EU rules, Danish Minister of the Environment drops ban for the time being
