Academic scientists criticize U.S. FDA’s premature conclusions on safety of bisphenol A based on draft CLARITY-BPA core study report; academic studies within CLARITY-BPA will elucidate more sensitive effects on endocrine system
Does the public trust science?
Interactive workshop organized by US National Academy of Sciences discussed nature of trust in science
UNEA 5.2 – What’s next? How does a UN global agreement on plastic live up to its promise?
BPA-free does not mean EDC-free
Substituting chemicals of concern with alternatives of similar concern needs to be avoided
Opinion: EFSA does not consult industry sufficiently on food contact materials
The active and intelligent packaging industry is concerned that a European positive list will be published without industry consultation
European Packaging Talk – How does future food packaging look?
Does EDC exposure contribute to acne development?
Greek researchers discuss potential contribution of EDCs to elevated androgens levels and possibly to acne development
FPF comments on proposed amendments to EU regulations on food contact plastics
Food Packaging Forum (FPF) critiques the European Commission’s proposed amendments to regulations on food contact plastics; says suggested threshold for non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) lacks scientific evidence; supports enhanced specifications for migration testing
Safety of DEHCH
EFSA assesses safety of bis(2-ethylhexyl)cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylate (DEHCH) for use as plasticizer in PVC; concluded to present no safety concerns; uncertainty remains about bioaccumulation potential in humans
BPA and its alternative BPS may cause changes in brain development
The Washington Post reports on a new study showing BPA and BPS exposure to affect neurodevelopment in embryonic zebrafish