Researcher of Japanese National Institute of Health Sciences presents possible regulatory steps at conference
June 28, 2013
New standard test method to identify plasticizers
ASTM International publishes method to ensure compliance with US phthalate migration standard
June 6, 2013
New technology to screen for phthalates in food samples
World Intellectual Property Organization publishes new patent
June 4, 2013
Denmark postpones ban of phthalates until 2015, industry agrees to support EU wide ban
Danish Minister of the Environment publishes press release on phthalate ban
May 24, 2013
High blood pressure linked to dietary phthalate exposure in children
New scientific study finds association between exposure to DEHP and risk factor for cardiovascular disease in children
May 22, 2013
New study: Recycled PET a source of DEHP
Hungarian researchers present new data on phthalate migration from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles into drinking water
May 17, 2013
Opinion: EPA should not be kept from ruling on BPA and other chemicals of concern
U.S. EPA proposal aiming to prioritize chemicals of concern has been stalled by the U.S. White House Office of Management and Budget since 2010
May 17, 2013
Limited use of phthalates in medicines, no risks from parabens
European Medicines Agency publishes draft guideline on the use of phthalates and parabens
May 10, 2013
Food main source of phthalate exposure
German institutions investigate DEHP exposure sources
May 6, 2013
Children’s BPA levels higher in summer, among African Americans and at lower age
First study to investigate BPA levels in US minorities and link with phthalate-exposure
