David Michaels explains how ‘manufactured scientific uncertainty’ is used to delay regulatory actions on harmful products
Detecting WEEE contamination in recycled FCM plastics
Scientists propose procedure for detection of contaminants from waste electric and electronic equipment (WEEE) in FCMs made of recycled plastics; call for regular screening to be performed by authorities to ensure compliance
BPA may be tied to polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls
Study finds that adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome have increased serum BPA levels
Advancing recycling of paper cups
Industry initiative “Paper Cup Manifesto” aims to improve recovery and recycling of paper cups
Denmark moves ahead with PFAS ban in FCMs
Ministry confirms cardboard and paper food contact materials (FCMs) in the country will not be allowed to contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) after July 1, 2020; exceptions will be made for FCMs with a functional barrier that prevents migration into food
US: lack of funding for public health
NGO publishes report reviewing public health funding and key health facts in the US
In vitro test can predict nanosilver toxicity in vivo
Nanosilver found to be toxic and induce inflammation to the liver in vivo and hepatocytes in vitro
BPA exposure is harmful
ANSES report opposes scientific opinion by EFSA
NGO lists dirty dozen of EDCs
Environmental Working Group publishes list of worst endocrine disruptors, recommendation on how to avoid them
Safety of Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substances
Environmental Health Perspectives publishes a comment on the US’ regulatory process of food additives