U.S. researchers show that brief exposures to BPA and other estrogens early in life can alter the stem cells involved in sperm production years later
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enero 26, 2015
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junio 11, 2013
Healthier Europeans overall, but chemical risks are on the rise
New European Environmental Agency report outlines environmental risks to public health
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An overview of the production and use of PFASs
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mayo 28, 2019
Overview of Latin American FCM regulations
Law firm Keller and Heckman LLP summarizes existing regulations governing food contact materials for many countries in South America
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septiembre 20, 2022
Non-standard studies contribute to over half of REACH restrictions
Scientists assess studies used to restrict chemicals under REACH; report data from non-standard studies contribute to the majority of REACH restrictions; 30% of studies the European Chemicals Agency identifies as key to a restriction are not included in REACH registration database; recommend increasing transparency
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mayo 19, 2023
Investors urge major companies to reduce single-use plastic packaging
Investors with over $10 trillion in assets call for urgent action to reduce single-use plastic packaging in the fast-moving consumer goods and grocery retail sectors; cite environmental, climate, and public health threats posed by the entire plastics lifecycle; express concern over the financial risks to companies and investors
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enero 18, 2022
Scientists warn over-production of chemicals altering planetary systems
Peer-reviewed study finds pollution from synthetic chemical production and plastics is now altering planetary systems vital to human survival; recommends implementing cap on chemical production and release similar to greenhouse gases
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noviembre 4, 2020
Overview presentation of EU FCM policy revisions
Regulatory consultancy Smithers publishes recorded excerpt of presentation on recent and planned revisions to EU food contact material regulations
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abril 24, 2024
Surveys show public overwhelmingly in favor of measures against plastic pollution
Surveys by Greenpeace and World Wildlife Fund investigate public opinion on plastic reduction; 82% in favor of reducing plastic production; 90% support prohibition of harmful chemicals in plastic
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abril 15, 2020
Overview of The Packaging Conference 2020
2020 edition of packaging industry event centers almost exclusively around issues of plastic pollution and recycling; next year’s conference to take place on February 8-10, 2021
