New study finds BPS to disrupt hormone signaling in rat cell, discussion about BPA replacement increases
TTC workshop to grapple with scientific foundation and application
FPF workshop offers new perspective on TTC approach, detailed analysis of scientific basis, current concerns and application
American Chemistry Council files lawsuits against California over BPA
American Chemistry Council responds to proposed listing of BPA as a reproductive toxin with a lawsuit
Draft toxicity assessment for GenX and PFBS
U.S. EPA releases draft toxicity assessments for fluorinated substances ‘GenX chemicals’ and PFBS used as replacements for PFOA and PFOS; public comments accepted for 60 days after publication in Federal Register
Scientists criticize FDA study on BPA
Scientists state FDA study borders on scientific misconduct, precludes studies aiming to resolve conflicts between regulatory and academic BPA research
EFSA: Evidence on immunotoxicity of BPA inconclusive
EFSA published its appraisal of two studies on developmental immunotoxicity of bisphenol A; evidence from animal studies deemed useful but insufficient to judge on human health effects
Meeting on epigenetics and omics
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry and Environmental Omics Synthesis Centre host symposium on environmental and (eco)toxicological omics and epigenetics on September 12-15, 2016 in Belgium
French government seeks public input on EDCs
Public consultation on endocrine disruptors report launched by French ministries for environment and health
Public consultation on PFOS and PFOA
US EPA opens public comment period on perfluorinated substances PFOS and PFOA, also used in food contact
Meta-analysis of BPA’s link to diabetes
Meta-analysis of epidemiological studies finds positive association between BPA exposure and type 2 diabetes risk