Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) assessed current state of affairs with regards to development and use of nanomaterials
Endocrine experts concerned about EU EDC criteria
Endocrinology societies send letter to EU Commission, urge Member States to work on EDC criteria that better protect the environment and human health
Workshop on Adverse Outcome Pathways
Researchers unite to discuss how Adverse Outcome Pathways can be incorporated into regulation
EDCs and reproductive aging
Animal study at National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark finds perinatal exposure to EDC mixtures leads to earlier reproductive aging in female rats
Culprit of toxic substances in mineral water identified by manufacturer
Swiss newspaper reports interview with Adelbodner CEO Erich Arter, printing inks on PET caps culprit of toxic substances in mineral water
Website on fluorinated chemistries
Industry group FluoroCouncil highlights “benefits and safety” of fluorinated chemicals with newly launched website; dedicated section on food packaging available
Restriction of 4 phthalates progressing
ECHA’s Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis issues final opinion in favor of banning endocrine disrupting phthalates DEHP, DBP, DIBP, and BBP in consumer articles; all 4 phthalates relevant for food contact materials
Study finds 109 industrial chemicals in pregnant women
Scientists publish study in Environmental Science & Technology detecting 109 industrial chemicals in blood samples from 30 pregnant women and newborns, includes 55 chemicals never-before reported in humans; higher socioeconomic status correlates with relatively higher exposures to some chemicals; detected 42 chemicals for which no information on use was available
NGO report on prenatal BPA exposure
US Breast Cancer Fund publishes report on prenatal BPA exposure and disrupted development, stresses adverse effects of BPA exposure during pregnancy
New book discusses chemical pollution, reproductive health
Reproductive epidemiologist Shanna Swan publishes book discussing link between declining sperm count and chemical pollution; describes observed changes in sexual development, effect on long-term health; offers advice on how to protect oneself and unborn life from chemical exposure; upcoming webinar scheduled for February 23, 2021