Scientists find that long-term oral exposure of adult rats to the phthalate DEHP disrupts insulin signaling pathways, resulting in the development of insulin resistance
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enero 6, 2017
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marzo 4, 2014
BPA linked to adverse effects in monkeys
New study confirms adverse effects of BPA in primates; finds oral bolus exposure inappropriate human exposure model
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febrero 24, 2017
Antiandrogenic chemicals in food
Scientists review food components and contaminants that can act as (anti)androgens; in vitro-based computational model for interactions with androgen receptor identifies active chemicals in ToxCast dataset
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septiembre 14, 2018
CLARITY-BPA webinars: Key messages
Carnegie Mellon University and FDA hold webinars on CLARITY-BPA academic research and guideline studies; FDA upholds importance of high-dose effects; academic researchers highlight significant low-dose effects
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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»
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noviembre 27, 2020
Glass industry launches sustainability label
European Container Glass Federation (FEVE) announces the launch of a new symbol for recycling on glass packaging; describes it as highlighting the brands’ commitments towards sustainability and health; to be promoted for use on all glass packaging applications including food and beverage, pharma, perfumery, cosmetic products
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agosto 30, 2023
Summer 2023 research snapshot: PFAS in food packaging, food, and potential health impacts
A summary of eight studies; scientists quantify per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in French fast food packaging; detect eleven PFAS in baking trays from China but not Spain; find PFAS in straws made of paper, bamboo, glass, and plastic; “compostable” service ware can contaminate compost with PFAS; find PFAS in edible oil worldwide; further articles focus on PFAS in drinking water, in Asia, and effects on child respiratory health
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enero 30, 2017
EU environment committee adopts waste legislation
EU Parliament’s Environment Committee amends legislative package on waste management; sets 80% target for recycling and reusing packaging waste for 2030
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noviembre 4, 2013
NIAS detection in food packaging materials
Review presents new analytical approaches to identify non-intentionally added substances in food packaging materials
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febrero 10, 2017
Mutagenicity of chemicals in printed paper and board FCMs
Scientists propose strategy for prioritizing assessment of non-evaluated chemicals potentially present in printed paper and board FCMs with help of quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models; identify 106 substances of highest concern
