Director of the Hamner Institute proposes pragmatic approach to increase chemical safety
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abril 4, 2013
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julio 20, 2015
BPA exposure and obesity
New study investigates in vivo and in vitro exposure to BPA; indicates link between BPA exposure and obesity in women
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abril 18, 2019
EuroMix Project webinar series
Horizon 2020 research project on mixture risk assessment to hold series of five webinars; will provide understanding of the approach developed and demonstrate use of the published toolbox
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julio 5, 2022
Scientists evaluate inhaled microplastics
Report microplastics occur in lower airways of European citizens with the majority being fibers; evaluate microplastics indoor and outdoor exposure sources; work out established particle domains and paradigms can help predict toxicity of inhaled microplastic particles
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junio 28, 2016
Accumulation of carcinogens in people
Report by Environmental Working Group compiles inventory of carcinogens present in the bodies of American people; recommends further studying carcinogenic ‘cocktails’ and reducing exposures
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noviembre 3, 2014
Hormonal activity in bottled mineral water
Spanish researchers detect endocrine activity in samples from plastic and glass water bottles
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noviembre 3, 2014
Risk assessment uses insensitive toxicity testing
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
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marzo 1, 2017
EFSA evaluates alkanamides mixture for use in FCMs
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers mixture of methyl-branched and linear C14–C18 alkanamides, derived from fatty acids, safe for use in for food contact materials under certain conditions
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noviembre 24, 2016
Opinion: EDC regulation must follow science
Nature commentary by Leonardo Trasande summarizes science on endocrine disruptors; calls on European Parliament to adopt science-based criteria for identification of EDCs to protect human health
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septiembre 22, 2014
Swiss authorities compare “greenness” of beer packaging
Swiss newspaper reports on new study; compares environmental impact of glass, PET and aluminum beer packaging
