FACET exposure tool models migrant exposure based on food consumption; tool lends itself to risk assessment; FPF discusses strengths and weaknesses
BPA and analogues in paper and board
Scientists measure BPA and its analogues BPAF, BPB, BPE, BPF, BPS in virgin and recycled paper/board products; detect all but BPAF and BPB; BPA and BPS highest in recycled products, BPF and BPE content comparable
EFSA Nano Network report 2017
EFSA’s Network for Risk Assessment of Nanotechnologies in Food and Feed contributes to draft nano-guidance; annual report now available online
Substances used in printing inks for FCM show estrogenic activity in aquatic organisms
A new study investigates endocrine related effects of UV-filters on the non-biting midge Chironomus riparius
EFSA working group on FCMs: 25th meeting
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on FCMs now available online
EFSA working group on FCMs: 21st meeting
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on FCMs now available online
EFSA working group on FCMs: 22nd and 23rd meeting
Updated meeting minutes of EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on FCMs now available online
Chemical substitute linked to incomplete masculinization
New study finds association between prenatal exposure to DiNP and reduced anogenital distance
Mineral oil shows estrogenicity in vitro
New study to be presented at upcoming EUROTOX conference shows first research into endocrine disrupting properties of common food contact material contaminant
Rethinking safe levels
Scientific review shows that some chemicals are proportionately more toxic at lower exposure levels; “dose makes poison” principle indicates that current risk assessment approaches underestimate chemical toxicity