Enforcement of migration limits, industry standards, and research collaboration between regulators and academics to investigate BPA’s low-dose toxicity discussed at the FPF 2016 workshop
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noviembre 1, 2016
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septiembre 7, 2018
Regulatory identification of BPA as endocrine disruptor
Special issue of Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology addresses regulatory identification of bisphenol A as endocrine disruptor, summarizes evidence for endocrine-mediated adverse effects on estrous cycle, mammary gland development, neurobehavior, metabolism
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diciembre 2, 2013
Webinar on Green Chemistry
Webinar with obesogen expert Bruce Blumberg, suggests current risk assessment is not up to the challenge of obesogens
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diciembre 17, 2021
EFSA proposes to lower daily tolerable intake of bisphenol A
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) re-evaluation proposes to significantly lower the tolerable daily intake of bisphenol A (BPA) from 4 to 0.00004 micrograms per kilogram of bodyweight per day due to immune system effects; finds many consumers likely exposed beyond the new safe limit; feedback accepted on the draft opinion until February 22, 2022
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marzo 18, 2013
Phthalates detected in US food products
First study to report levels of 9 different phthalates in various food products from the US market
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septiembre 12, 2018
Opinion: FDA ‘rushing to judgement’ on BPA
Article in Environmental Health News discusses main goal of CLARITY-BPA program and U.S. FDA’s premature conclusions on BPA hazards
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junio 9, 2015
What is the best beverage packaging?
Article in Spiegel Online compares beverage packaging materials made of glass, plastic and aluminum; reusable glass or plastic bottles are considered most eco-friendly
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marzo 4, 2015
The Times: article questions FCM safety
Article questioning safety of FCMs concludes that consumers should reduce consumption of packaged food
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octubre 15, 2014
Opinion: FCM safety remains opaque
Environmental magazine raises concerns over food contact material safety; criticizes lack of transparency
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marzo 2, 2016
EFSA: Update on HDPE recycling for FCMs
EFSA’s CEF Panel provides additional information as requested by the European Commission on two HDPE recycling processes for use in FCMs
