Medical Press reports on new EDC study, human and rat testes respond differently in two thirds of cases
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abril 11, 2014
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Conference
International conference on microplastics, nanoplastics & human health
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julio 19, 2016
German printing ink regulation progresses
Germany notifies EU Commission of new draft regulation for printed food contact materials; final decision not before October 6, 2016
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septiembre 21, 2016
Concerns over mineral oils
German TV station airs report on unpublished EFSA document; toxicological consequences of mineral oil exposure allegedly exceed previous assumptions; expert recommends “drastic reduction” of exposure
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abril 3, 2014
Gold standard for detection of free BPA
New study evaluates how to avoid inadvertent contamination in serum samples for analysis of unconjugated, free BPA
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febrero 23, 2024
Japan updates food contact materials positive list
Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare publishes lists of polymers, additives, and monomers permitted for use in food contact; enforcement of updated list and use requirements set for June 1, 2025; Japanese industry organization publishes discussion paper on chemicals management for products in the circular economy
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abril 2, 2014
Opinion: TTIP is a remarkable opportunity
The transatlantic trade agreement could bring EU and US chemical regulation closer while maintaining high standards, argues CEFIC director
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What We Know and What We Need To Know: The Analysis, Monitoring and Effects of Microplastics in Humans and the Environment – Human Health
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octubre 29, 2021
Study reports microplastics induce reproductive toxicity in pregnant mice
Research study finds polystyrene microplastics exposure of pregnant mice leads to fetal losses by immune disturbance; book chapter estimates human chemical exposure via seafood contaminated with microplastics
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junio 11, 2015
OECD publishes nanomaterial safety testing data
OECD reveals results of testing program on nanomaterials and concludes that standard chemical testing guidelines are mostly applicable to nanomaterials
