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June 10, 2013

Free BPA detected in human serum samples

U.S. round robin study looks into contamination sources of BPA in human biomonitoring studies

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June 10, 2013

Workshop on the Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC)

The Food Packaging Forum to host TTC workshop in October 2013

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June 8, 2013

Substances used in printing inks for FCM show estrogenic activity in aquatic organisms

A new study investigates endocrine related effects of UV-filters on the non-biting midge Chironomus riparius

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June 8, 2013

Are industrial risks of nanomaterials covered by existing regulation?

New OECD project investigates risks emerging from the industrial application of nanomaterials

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June 8, 2013

US Congress to once more consider BPA ban from food packaging

Congressman Markey introduces bill that would ban BPA and require FDA to review approved FCM substances

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June 6, 2013

Opinion: Pregnant women may cut fresh food to avoid chemicals

Guidance document for pregnant women receives criticism from Times columnist

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June 6, 2013

New technology to screen for phthalates in food samples

World Intellectual Property Organization publishes new patent

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June 5, 2013

Pregnant women to avoid chemicals from food packaging

UK Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists publishes guidance document for pregnant women

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June 5, 2013

German institute develops method to remove BPA from water

Removal of persistent contaminants from waste water under research in EU projects

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June 4, 2013

Opinion: Eastman tries to silence private labs to avoid scandal over estrogenically active resin

Main feature of Washington Spectator reports on Eastman Chemical Company vs. two Texan laboratories

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