Iranian researchers investigate phthalate migration from PET bottles into water, estimated phthalate exposure of children via water ingestion extremely low
Launch of circularity measurement tool
Ellen MacArthur Foundation releases online platform ‘Circulytics’ to help companies assess their transition towards circular economy; identify strengths and areas for improvement, compare with sector averages
BPA linked to increased blood pressure
Study links consumption of canned beverages with BPA lining and acute blood pressure increase
National Academy of Sciences PFAS workshop
Two-day workshop on October 26th and 27th, 2019 in Washington, D.C. to explore human exposure to PFAS as well as control and prevention options; registration free of charge and open to the public; event will be live streamed and recorded for later viewing
Opinion: food contact materials are safe
American Chemistry Council responds to Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health commentary, calls it ‘inflammatory commentary’
Plastic straws to be banned
UK Environment Secretary pushes for ban on plastics straws; EU Commission’s vice-president says EU law on single-use plastics expected before summer 2018
Does EDC exposure contribute to acne development?
Greek researchers discuss potential contribution of EDCs to elevated androgens levels and possibly to acne development
Public consultation on EU FCM regulation
Consultation launched within ongoing evaluation of food contact material regulation in EU; online questionnaire open until May 6, 2019
Estrogenic activity of BPA alternatives
Study assesses estrogenicity of bisphenol A and 6 bisphenol analogues in human breast cancer cell model; all bisphenols show estrogenic activity; 3 bisphenols more potent than BPA
Chemicals impair neural development
Pandemic of neuro-developmental diseases linked to chemicals; new list presented