Workshop on obesity and environmental contaminants

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