NGO Health & Environment reports on reaction to US and UK medical advice to pregnant women on chemical exposures
Evidence for widespread human exposure to food contact chemicals
Human biomonitoring data from Europe to be released
The European Consortium for Human Biomonitoring COPHES will release human biomonitoring data from Europe in October 2012
Review summarizes current picture of 'human-centric' micro- and nanoplastics research
Scientists review and briefly summarize available scientific literature on each step of microplastic exposure from source to effect in humans; includes sections on sources of microplastics, exposure routes, levels, deposition in the body, and confirmed health effects; highlight current shortcomings
Studies review human exposures and effects of micro- and nanoplastics
Three studies investigate micro- and nanoplastics – source, organ deposition, and reproductive effects; detect up to 240,000 plastic particles/L in bottled water with 90% being nanoplastics; find microplastics in human lung, intestine, and kidney tissues; polyethylene particles found to affect placental function in mice
PFAS research snapshot Q4 2023: presence, migration, health concerns, and regrettable substitution
Scientists detect two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in plastic food storage bags; study assesses PFAS in 119 single-use food packaging and tableware samples from around the world and detectes PFAS in 54%; two reviews raise awareness of PFAS impact on human liver health and safety issues connected with the PFAS substitutes – polyfluoroalkyl phosphate esters (PAPs); scientist calls for more research to assess combined environmental effect of microplastics and PFAS
TTC: EFSA found guilty of maladministration
European Ombudsman condemns EFSA twice for maladministration, EFSA’s TTC evaluation biased towards TTC
Scientific consensus statement on food contact chemicals and human health
Group of 33 international scientists publish peer-reviewed statement identifying seven specific areas for improvement, urge decision makers to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals present in food packaging and other contact food contact materials
European Ombudsman calls for TTIP transparency
Public consultation aims to increase transparency surrounding the EU-US trade talks
Review on BPA and human health
Extensive review on detrimental effect of BPA on human health