U.S. NGO concerned over risk arising from phthalate exposure in East Coast community, 25 citizens to be biomonitored
Food contact materials as sources of phthalates
New study investigates contamination pathways of phthalates in food products sold in Belgium
BPA and phthalates linked to Type 2 diabetes
New epidemiological study links BPA and phthalates to Type 2 diabetes, elevated risk for pre-menopausal women
Opinion: Phthalates to be phased-out
Consulting agency Jenner & Block publishes opinion piece, phthalates likely to be removed from consumer products
Study links phthalates and lower cognitive ability in infants
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
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
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
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
Review on neurotoxic potential of phthalates
Canadian researchers review research on effects of phthalates on brain structure and function
EFSA phthalates working group: 3rd 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