ECHA adopts substance evaluation plan for 2014-2016; includes several food contact substances
Opinion: Phthalates threaten male fertility
New York Times reports on phthalates, effect on fertility disproportionate for men
Phthalates linked to reduced couple fecundity
New study investigates association between BPA, phthalates and time to achieve pregnancy, men’s phthalate exposure linked to delayed conception
Men’s journal advises against phthalates
Men’s Journal reports on increase in exposure to unrestricted phthalates, advises on how to avoid phthalate exposure
Chemical co-exposure increases cancer risk
Epoch Times reports on a study showing interactive toxic effect of arsenic and environmental estrogens, co-exposure increases cancer risks compared to single chemical exposure
Banned phthalates replaced by worrisome alternatives
New study finds reduction of exposure to banned phthalate, increase in exposure to other phthalates
California declares DiNP hazardous chemical
California places DiNP on proposition 65, substance authorized as plasticizer in US and EU
ACC comments on DiNP listing
ACC responds to California’s listing of DiNP as hazardous chemical: weight of evidence speaks against listing
U.S. state senate kills new priority chemicals bill
Maine Senate votes to reject bill listing potential priority chemicals, bill considered a sham by Environmental Health groups and Democrats
ECHA consultation on phthalate applications
ECHA opens consultation on DBP and DEHP applications; applications include food contact materials; applicants consider alternatives to phthalates economically and technically unfeasible