Public consultation closed on September 20, 2013
New opinion may scare mothers-to-be
San Francisco Gate comments on American Congress of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists report, few steps consumers can take to reduce exposure
New FPF background article on nanomaterials
The application of nanomaterials is considered a promising tool in food contact material manufacture; the FPF summarizes applications, toxicity and regulation
Physicians to reduce patient chemical exposure
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists publishes opinion; physicians to advise patients on chemical risks and their reduction
Opinion: Phthalates to be phased-out
Consulting agency Jenner & Block publishes opinion piece, phthalates likely to be removed from consumer products
New FPF report: Flame retardants detected in FCMs
Czech researchers find brominated flame retardants in food contact materials due to illicit recycling practices
Opinion: Styrofoam toxic to oceans
Japanese newspaper reports on Styrofoam debris in oceans, scientists find Styrofoam levels considered toxic to marine life and ecosystem globally
8 questions for Dietrich et al.
Online news page Health & Environment summarizes argumentative gaps in editorial against EU EDC policy, lists 8 questions raised by recent rebuttals
How pregnant women can reduce toxic chemical exposure
NGO blog gives guidance for pregnant women on how to avoid toxic chemicals, addresses food contact materials
Nature: Debate flares around EDC policy
Science journal Nature reports on the current debate amongst scientists regarding the European Commission’s EDC policy