Scientists investigate efficacy of activated carbon added to recycled paperboard for reducing chemical migration into food
Nature: scientists claim effects at very low dose, regulators are not yet convinced
Researchers are discovering low-dose effects of endocrine disruptors since the seventies yet the issue remains a controversy and chemical regulation remains to be modified
EFSA phthalates working group: 4th meeting
EFSA’s CEP Panel working group on phthalates reassesses safety of DBP, BBP, DEHP, DINP and DIDP for food contact plastics; updated meeting minutes now available online
Spanish biomonitoring study on plastic exposure
Published study investigates concentrations of 15 phthalates and 12 phenols in urine samples from 20 adults, finds highest concentrations of monoethylphthalate and methylparaben, all phthalates detectable in all adults
Scientists identify food packaging as organophosphate ester source
Scientists establish organophosphate esters (OPEs) baseline concentration in foodstuff across China and investigate the contamination sources; report extensive contamination of Chinese foodstuff with OPEs; uncover food packaging as source of these OPEs
Perchlorate exposure linked to lower IQ
New study links prenatal exposure to the food contact substance perchlorate to lower IQ of unborn children
Need to evaluate cumulative impacts of environmental chemicals
New study identifies 300 chemicals allowed in food to potentially affect brain development
Opinion: elevated blood pressure unlikely related to trace levels of BPA
American Chemistry Council considers new BPA study to inappropriately concern and confuse consumers about drinking canned beverages
EFSA seeking new board members
DG SANTE publishes call for 7 new members of EFSA’s Management Board; deadline for applications is May 19, 2017
Microplastics in sea salt
Researchers find microplastic particles in commercial sea salts from different countries; human intake estimated to be low; more research needed to assess health risks