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May 15, 2015

Olive leaf polyphenols may be effective against BPA-induced toxicity

Oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol from olive leaves may protect from BPA-induced toxic effects in livers and kidneys
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May 8, 2015

California adds BPA to list of reproductive toxicants

California scientific expert panel decided to add BPA to the list of chemicals known to cause reproductive harm, NRDC applauds while ACC disagrees
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May 6, 2015

Call for BPA ban in food packaging in Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia consumer protection minister demands BPA ban in FCMs and other consumer products
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May 6, 2015

Low-dose BPA exposure has adverse effects on mammary cells

U.S. scientists show that low-dose BPA upregulates expression of c-Myc gene associated with variety of human cancers
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April 30, 2015

Workshop on obesity and environmental contaminants

Obesogens to be discussed in October 2015 in Sweden
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April 28, 2015

BPA exposure of Italian children via soft drinks

Italian researchers consider BPA contamination in soft drinks to be of risk for children’s health
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April 27, 2015

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
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April 27, 2015

BPA exposure of US newborns

Study suggests BPA is efficiently metabolized in newborns
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April 24, 2015

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.
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April 23, 2015

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
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