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New research study investigates phthalate levels in urine from pregnant women and cognitive abilities of 159 infants, find associations between high levels of phthalate exposure and slower information processing, especially in boys; determines that associations can be found much earlier than previously thought

Topics: endocrine disruptor, human health, phthalates

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November 20, 2017

U.S. bans 5 phthalates in children’s products

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission adopts final rule restricting use of DIBP, DnPP, DnHP, DCHP and DINP in toys and child care articles; rule takes effect on April 25, 2018

Topics: phthalates, regulation

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August 31, 2017

U.S. to take action on 5 phthalates

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to finalize rule that could ban 5 phthalates in children’s products by October 18, 2017; substances also relevant for food contact materials

Topics: phthalates

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March 10, 2014

Phthalates linked to reduced couple fecundity

New study investigates association between BPA, phthalates and time to achieve pregnancy, men’s phthalate exposure linked to delayed conception

Topics: bisphenol A, epidemiology, exposure, obesity, phthalates

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March 5, 2015

Review on neurotoxic potential of phthalates

Canadian researchers review research on effects of phthalates on brain structure and function

Topics: phthalates

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December 3, 2018

EFSA phthalates working group: 3^rd 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

Topics: EFSA, phthalates, risk assessment

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