Japanese researchers find urinary concentrations of phthalate metabolites in children to be higher in comparison to their parents
Polyester monomers shown not to produce hormonal activity
New study evaluates the androgenic and estrogenic potential of polyester monomers
Emission of PFCAs from heated kitchenware and consumer products
New study shows perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids to be emitted from heated polytetrafluoroethylene surfaces, emission increases with temperature
Herbs and spices in active food packaging
Review on use of herbs, spices and their bioactive compounds in active packaging; research is needed to investigate how these additives interact with biopolymer matrices
ILSI NA workshop on FCMs
Videos of presentations and panel discussions held at ILSI North America workshop on safety evaluation of FCMs in September 2016 are now available online
Opinion: Scientists call European Commission’s proposed EDC regulation over-precautionary
Group of scientists calls for maintaining chemical regulation’s status quo; toxicologist and pharmacologist express concern that the forthcoming EDC regulation will not be based on science and erase established risk assessment approaches
Stain-resistant chemical linked to hypertension during pregnancy
New study investigates link between perfluorinated chemicals and high blood pressure during pregnancy
US state policies on PFAS in food contact, Q3 and Q4 2023
Maine and Minnesota consult on draft policies concerning bans or reporting requirements on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food contact materials and articles; California Attorney General warns companies of penalties for selling or failing to disclose PFAS-containing food packaging and cookware; Nevada governor vetoes PFAS bill, state senator plans to reintroduce bill in 2024
Stain-resistant chemical linked to thyroid function
Huffington Post reports on new science study on perfluorinated chemicals, too little known about long-term effects states the study co-author
New study: phthalates in PET-bottled water of no risk to children’s health
Iranian researchers investigate phthalate migration from PET bottles into water, estimated phthalate exposure of children via water ingestion extremely low