Obesogens to be discussed in October 2015 in Sweden
BPA exposure of Italian children via soft drinks
Italian researchers consider BPA contamination in soft drinks to be of risk for children’s health
Assessing perchlorate exposure in French infants
French study suggests that tolerable daily intake (TDI) for perchlorate could be exceeded in some children, sources of perchlorate must be fully identified to reduce exposure
BPA exposure of US newborns
Study suggests BPA is efficiently metabolized in newborns
Use of BPA in Spanish FCMs
Spanish NGO publishes survey on prevalence of bisphenol A in food packaging, calls for greater transparency and consumer protection by legal action.
EFSA comments on misleading communication of BPA risks
Low health concern associated with BPA aggregate exposure was not acknowledged in communication materials to make them “accessible” to non-specialist audiences, EFSA claims
Does EDC exposure contribute to acne development?
Greek researchers discuss potential contribution of EDCs to elevated androgens levels and possibly to acne development
EFSA published 35 scientific opinions on FCMs in 2014
EFSA issued its annual report for 2014, does not mention low health concern associated with aggregate exposure to BPA
French documentary sheds light on packaging
New French film addressing a general audience shows different critical issues related to (food) packaging; highlights solutions and innovations
EFSA changed abstract of its BPA risk assessment
Abstract of EFSA’s risk assessment now acknowledges low health concern associated with aggregate exposure to BPA