New study finds increased incidence of prostate cancer in human prostate tissue exposed to BPA using a novel xenograft mouse model
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junio 19, 2013
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junio 25, 2015
Carcinogenicity of ‘cocktails’ highlighted
Series of new studies finds mixtures of everyday non-carcinogenic chemicals to be of concern for causing cancer; individual chemicals present at low levels; opportunity for improvement of chemical risk assessment and primary prevention of cancer
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octubre 5, 2017
EU Parliament vetoes EDC criteria
EU Parliament’s vote rejects EU Commission’s proposal for EDC identification criteria for pesticides; asks to remove exemption for the substances with intended endocrine mode of action, deliver new proposal ‘without delay’
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julio 19, 2019
Thailand proposes draft chemicals law
First draft describes potential structure of chemicals management in the country, mentions development of national chemicals inventory and classification of substances
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octubre 6, 2016
Rethinking plastics
European Bioplastics conference 2016 discusses role of bioplastics in the circular economy, efficient waste management, as well as the latest technological innovations
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octubre 3, 2016
U.S. bill to ban BPA in food packaging
U.S. Senator and Representatives introduce the “Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2016” calling for a ban on bisphenol A in food and beverage containers
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septiembre 28, 2015
Microplastics in fish
New study finds synthetic textile fibers and plastic debris in the guts of fish intended for human consumption
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mayo 29, 2018
OECD report on recycled plastics
New OECD report focuses on measures to improve markets for recycled plastics
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abril 1, 2019
KH reviews developments in Chinese regulations
Law firm Keller and Heckman LLP publishes summary of updates in Chinese regulations affecting food packaging; release of further regulations and standards expected in 2019
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mayo 31, 2018
BfR statement on polyamide oligomers
German risk assessment institute evaluates migration of polyamide oligomers from kitchen utensils into food; exposure likely to exceed threshold of toxicological concern; call for more toxicity studies
