Editors-in-Chief publish response to Dietrich et al., European EDC policy to be based on state-of-the-science, not outdated assumptions
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septiembre 18, 2013
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julio 10, 2014
EU to ban landfill for recyclables
European Commission announces a ban of landfills for recyclables by 2025; industry comments
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junio 26, 2019
McDonald’s to trial new packaging
Two Canadian concept restaurant locations to trial new packaging including fully re-pulpable cups, fiber lids, wooden cutlery, paper straws; items could be rolled out widely in the future
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noviembre 16, 2018
BPA and prostate cancer risk
CLARITY-BPA academic study confirms increased susceptibility to hormonally induced prostate cancer in rats developmentally exposed to bisphenol A
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enero 28, 2019
Plastic waste discussed in Davos
Panel at World Economic Forum discusses plastic waste and approaches for future; multiple industry announcements made related to plastics recycling and re-use
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julio 16, 2015
Modeling chemicals in the human body
New strategy by EU Lab for Alternatives to Animal Testing focuses on computational models for chemical behavior in humans; supports steps to phase out animal testing
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agosto 27, 2013
Opinion: New EDC policy in Europe is scientifically justified
Prominent EDC scientists defend EU policy developments for endocrine disrupters; response to earlier letter by toxicologists
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noviembre 21, 2018
New U.S. organization for alternatives assessment
Association for the Advancement of Alternatives Assessment established in the U.S., aims to ‘enhance the science of alternatives assessment, advance informed substitution’ of hazardous chemicals
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junio 22, 2016
Circular economy: Stronger policies needed
European Environment Agency assesses resource efficiency and commitment to circular economy in European countries
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abril 26, 2019
FDA colloquium on in silico methods
Society of Toxicology and U.S. Food and Drug Administration host event on in silico testing methods; presentations focus on drivers for acceptance and treatment of uncertainties
