News
The Food Packaging Forum reports on recent developments across the food packaging and health field.
November 3, 2014
Experts gather at a conference to discuss early-life environmental hazards and long-term health outcomes
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November 3, 2014
Scientists reach consensus regarding the persistence and potential for harm of PFASs
Topics: fluorinated substances
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November 3, 2014
New study addresses de facto exclusion of academia’s toxicity testing in risk assessment, aims to start dialogue on key determinants of accurate toxicity testing
Topics: low dose
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November 3, 2014
Spanish researchers detect endocrine activity in samples from plastic and glass water bottles
Topics: endocrine disruptor, low dose
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November 3, 2014
Newsweek reports on blocked European EDC policy, stresses need to regulate EDCs promptly
Topics: endocrine disruptor, regulation
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October 31, 2014
Germany submits restriction proposal for PFOA under Annex XV of REACH, dossier prepared in cooperation with Norway
Topics: fluorinated substances, REACH
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October 30, 2014
New study finds association between prenatal exposure to DiNP and reduced anogenital distance
Topics: phthalates
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October 29, 2014
New study investigates effects of recycling policies on childhood exposure to phthalates, 18% increase in DBP exposure
Topics: phthalates
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October 29, 2014
US EPA updated its TSCA Work Plan for Chemical Assessments, includes new FCM substances
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October 29, 2014
Swedish research center publishes new report on possible carcinogens leaching from hand blenders
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