Study shows that breast milk is major source of exposure to perfluorinated chemicals for infants; researchers express concern but do not discourage breastfeeding
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agosto 24, 2015
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agosto 19, 2016
Phthalates and cardiovascular disease
Review article summarizes evidence on phthalates’ effects on reproductive and cardiovascular systems; association with increased cardiovascular risk possible
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agosto 25, 2015
Denmark limits fluorocarbons in food packaging
Danish Minister of the Environment and Food recommends lowered limit for fluorocarbons in food contact materials
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enero 31, 2019
Webinar on microplastics now available online
Recording of Collaborative on Health and Environment’s recent webinar on microplastics now available online for streaming
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mayo 8, 2015
Study finds plastic particles in Mediterranean fish
Effects on humans who consume fish containing plastic particles requires further research
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abril 21, 2020
New FPF dossier: Microplastics
Food Packaging Forum (FPF) publishes background article and dossier informing about microplastics; discusses sources, analytical approaches, health hazards, and risk assessment
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febrero 18, 2022
PFAS alternatives have incomplete hazard profiles, says OECD
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports replacements for long-chain PFAS in paper and board food packaging have little or no available hazard information; examines 58 long-chain PFAS replacements: 10 have been formally reviewed by governmental authorities, 26 by industry, 18 have no hazard assessments; Environmental Health News reports US states to consider over 200 PFAS bills in 2022
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febrero 18, 2016
Australia considers container deposit scheme
Senate hearing discusses ways to tackle marine plastic pollution; call for container deposit scheme and end to consuming ‘disposable plastics’
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septiembre 21, 2018
Human health impacts of dietary BPA exposure
Scientists review sources and levels of dietary exposure to bisphenol A, discuss health risks in exposed populations, call for targeted risk assessments in sensitive populations such as pregnant women and children
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marzo 10, 2015
NAMPA questions study linking BPA with autism
North American Metal Packaging Association responds to study linking BPA with autism: «study was of poor design with no control over contamination»
