Kate Guyton reviews the work of International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), underlines the essential role played by independent scientific experts, describes processes used for evidence synthesis and carcinogen classification; key characteristics of carcinogens constitute an important approach to cancer hazard identification
FPF Workshop 2020: Values and transparency in science
Kevin Elliott discusses how values can influence scientific judgements or be themselves affected by them; transparency plays an important role in responding to challenges caused by value-laden judgements; contents and venues chosen for transparent communication need to be adjusted according to each stakeholder’s needs
BPA may be tied to polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls
Study finds that adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome have increased serum BPA levels
Modeling of migration from LDPE
Scientists determine key parameters for modeling migration of benzophenone and several other contaminants from low density polyethylene into food simulants and foodstuffs; propose revision of worst-case scenario values
Doctors do not address environmental exposures
Boston Globe reports on new survey, finds doctors do not routinely question pregnant patients about environmental exposures
Webinar on substituting hazardous chemicals
ChemSec held webinar on online tool Marketplace, HCPP project; alternatives assessment for phthalates by Northwest Green Chemistry presented
Phthalate body burden in Chinese children
Researches investigate associations between reported dietary intake and phthalate body burden of 430 school-age children in Shanghai, China
Obesogenic chemicals should be avoided
Exposure to obesogens during early life predisposes for life-long obesity and associated diseases; scientists call on doctors to inform patients on the risks and mitigation measures
ECHA: PFAS restriction ‘one of the broadest restrictions proposed' in EU history
Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden officially submit a restriction proposal for all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the EU; European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will publish the documents online on February 7, 2023
Prenatal phthalate exposure may be linked to lower IQ
Children of mothers with high exposure to DnBP and DiBP shown to have lower IQ levels