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September 1, 2014

Documentary on European EDC debate

Journalist investigates debate surrounding the delayed European endocrine disruptor regulation and the necessity of a Chief Scientific Advisor to the European Commission’s president
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September 1, 2014

“Redbook” to be updated

US FDA will update “Toxicological Principles for the Safety Assessment of Food Ingredients”; publishes report on chemical evaluation process
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August 29, 2014

Reproductive nanotoxicology under review

Scientific paper reviews endocrine disrupting effects of engineered nanomaterials
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August 28, 2014

Novel food packaging not covered by rules in Australia and New Zealand

Food Standards Code in Australia and New Zealand judged as inadequate and irrelevant by manufacturers
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August 28, 2014

Opinion: Food packaging, the most polluting plastic

New York Times reports on origin and environmental consequences of the great garbage patches in the oceans
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August 27, 2014

Neurological effects caused by melamine

High doses of melamine during pregnancy affect male offspring
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August 26, 2014

Epigenetic effects measured in great granddaughters

Female rats with ancestral exposure to EDC are vulnerable to stress
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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
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August 22, 2014

Formaldehyde confirmed to cause cancer

National Academy of Sciences issues second review on formaldehyde’s carcinogenicity
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August 21, 2014

Dialogue on BPA review paper continues

Scientists ask for intensified toxicological research
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