Sweden announced it would sue the European Commission for delaying the EDC criteria, accuses EC of industry lobbying
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May 23, 2014
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November 8, 2018
EU Commission presents EDC strategy
European Commission publishes communication outlining the EU’s strategic approach to managing endocrine disruptors; NGOs criticize lack of specific actions and missing timeline to reduce EDC exposure
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May 22, 2014
Labeling and reporting schemes for nanomaterials
New report from the European Commission addresses nanomaterials in consumer products, gives overview over detection methods in complex matrices
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October 27, 2015
Mineral oils in food
Foodwatch study shows contamination of dry foods packaged in paper or board with mineral oils; online petition launched to call for EU-wide introduction of functional barriers, limit levels in food
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August 22, 2017
EU assesses chemicals of potential concern
European Member States assess risk management options for BPA and other substances relevant for food contact materials
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April 22, 2016
BPA absorption in the mouth
Scientists compare internal levels and metabolism of BPA after gavage or diet administration; demonstrate significant buccal absorption of BPA from solid foods
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November 9, 2018
Microplastics in aquatic environment
Microplastics2018 conference addresses sources, fate, effects of microplastics in waste water and aquatic ecosystems
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September 28, 2022
Contaminants migrate from pipes into drinking water worldwide
Review summarizes the scientific knowledge on five groups of contaminants migrating from drinking water distribution systems into tap water; reports microplastics, bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, nonylphenol (NP), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) detected in tap water and may stem from pipes and reservoirs; finds pipe material type largely influences contaminant migration
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June 4, 2020
Governments create website compiling EDCs across EU
Government agencies from six EU member states launch new website containing sets of substances identified as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) or currently under review for ED properties; separated into three sets recognized on the EU level, national level, or currently under review
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April 14, 2014
Q&A Twitter session on plastics
Sense about Science holds Q&A on plastics packaging on Twitter, answers by Alan Boobis from the Imperial College London and an industry representative
