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bisphenol A
September 11, 2017
Scientists and research organizations comment on EFSA’s protocol for the safety reassessment of bisphenol A; full report on public consultation to be published end of 2017
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September 8, 2017
Detox Me project of Silent Spring Institute shows that consumers inclined to buy ‘BPA-free’ products do have lower levels of bisphenol A but higher levels of common substitute bisphenol F
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September 8, 2017
Scientists show uptake and elimination of bisphenol A after dermal contact are slower than after ingestion; findings suggest higher steady state levels after repeated dermal exposures
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September 4, 2017
EU Commission places over 20 carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic substances on Annex XVII list of restricted substances under REACH; amendment includes substances relevant for food contact such as BPA
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September 4, 2017
Swedish Chemicals Agency identifies 37 bisphenols with potential endocrine disrupting properties that could be on the European market
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August 25, 2017
EU Commission opens commenting period for draft regulation on BPA in varnishes and coatings for food contact, establishes new specific migration limit of 0.05 mg/kg food; no BPA migration permitted from food contact plastics for infants and toddlers
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August 22, 2017
European Member States assess risk management options for BPA and other substances relevant for food contact materials
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August 16, 2017
Article in U.S. News reports on the role of endocrine disruptors such bisphenol A in developing breast cancer, recommends reducing exposure and calling on governments to take action
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August 11, 2017
Endocrine Society highlights 3 scientific studies investigating effects of bisphenol A and its common substitute bisphenol S on body weight, liver development, and breast cancer
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August 8, 2017
New study reviews and substantiates ubiquitous occurrence of bisphenol A in the environment and adverse health effects from low-dose exposures to it
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