Cross-sectional study with over 1200 participants finds relation between bisphenol S (BPS) and heart disease; BPS is commonly used to replace bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging and other products
Study finds BPS may be as harmful as BPA
EuroScience Open Forum 2024
HRC48 Side Event – The right to science in the context of toxic substances
UK regulator acts to limit greenwashing
Advertising Standards Authority informs Pepsi Lipton International and Aqua Pura their “100% recycled” and “eco-friendly” labeling breaches advertising code; advertising implies the whole beverage container made from recycled materials even though cap and label are from virgin material; argue that eco-friendly label needs evidence
International conference on microplastics, nanoplastics & human health
EU MEP calls for removing hazardous chemicals in FCMs
Belgian Member of European Parliament (MEP) Frédérique Ries publishes article urging European Commission to follow-through in restricting hazardous chemicals in revised food contact materials (FCMs) regulation; criticizes REACH restricted chemicals still being allowed for use in FCMs