Scientists demonstrate high prevalence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in U.S. fast food packaging; PFOA found despite phase out announced
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febrero 1, 2017
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junio 8, 2020
Study warns of perchlorate effects
Scientists led by Vanderbilt University and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine identify mechanism perchlorate uses to block iodine uptake in thyroid cells, argue pollution in drinking water more dangerous than previously thought
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septiembre 18, 2013
Pesticides found in food also used as food contact sanitizers
EFSA publishes evaluation of monitoring data on residues of two pesticides, finds levels significantly above the Maximum Residue Levels
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diciembre 8, 2014
EFSA and WHO gathered public views on TTC
Stakeholders from industry, academia, NGOs and authorities discussed the Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC) approach
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noviembre 15, 2018
Draft toxicity assessment for GenX and PFBS
U.S. EPA releases draft toxicity assessments for fluorinated substances ‘GenX chemicals’ and PFBS used as replacements for PFOA and PFOS; public comments accepted for 60 days after publication in Federal Register
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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 22, 2015
BPA exposure linked to oxidative stress
New study links BPA exposure in pregnancy to oxidative stress in mother and offspring, similar findings in both human association study and animals testing study
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septiembre 10, 2013
New draft toxicological report on food contact monomer
US National Toxicology Program publishes draft report on food contact monomer vinylidene chloride and three other substances, peer review in October 2013
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noviembre 21, 2017
U.S. EPA’s activities on perchlorate
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposes measure to reduce exposure to perchlorate from drinking water, releases report confirming perchlorate’s effects on fetal brain development
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agosto 27, 2013
ACC relaunches website on BPA
“Facts About BPA” website to inform consumers and experts about BPA
