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enero 2, 2024
Scientists detect two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in plastic food storage bags; study assesses PFAS in 119 single-use food packaging and tableware samples from around the world and detectes PFAS in 54%; two reviews raise awareness of PFAS impact on human liver health and safety issues connected with the PFAS substitutes – polyfluoroalkyl phosphate esters (PAPs); scientist calls for more research to assess combined environmental effect of microplastics and PFAS
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abril 2, 2014
European Ombudsman condemns EFSA twice for maladministration, EFSA’s TTC evaluation biased towards TTC
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marzo 3, 2020
Group of 33 international scientists publish peer-reviewed statement identifying seven specific areas for improvement, urge decision makers to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals present in food packaging and other contact food contact materials
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septiembre 24, 2014
Public consultation aims to increase transparency surrounding the EU-US trade talks
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septiembre 4, 2013
Extensive review on detrimental effect of BPA on human health
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diciembre 23, 2016
European Human Biomonitoring Initiative (HBM4EU) launched on December 8, 2016, followed by stakeholder meeting; prioritized substances include plasticizers, bisphenols, PFASs, anilines
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septiembre 21, 2018
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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noviembre 29, 2018
Canadian public health department opens public consultation to define ‘vulnerable populations,’ aims to improve chemicals management with future consultations on endocrine disruptors and mixture toxicity
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septiembre 28, 2018
Green 10 coalition of environmental organizations identifies four priority areas ‘to promote a European Union that puts people and our planet first’
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marzo 27, 2017
DG SANTE publishes call for 7 new members of EFSA’s Management Board; deadline for applications is May 19, 2017
