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September 24, 2014

PET bottles: Chemical migration affected by storage conditions

New study shows that prolonged storage times and heat increase levels of BPA and antimony in water bottled in PET
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September 8, 2014

Phenol exposure modifies growth in boys

New study links parabens and triclosan exposure to growth of boys during fetal development and first years of life
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August 25, 2014

Bottled waters from Spain analyzed for some EDCs

94 brands of bottled waters sold in Spain analyzed for presence of substances of concern, contamination levels well below safety thresholds
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August 21, 2014

Dialogue on BPA review paper continues

Scientists ask for intensified toxicological research
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August 7, 2014

BPA linked to food intolerance

New study finds prenatal BPA exposure to increase risk of food intolerance in adulthood
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August 4, 2014

BPA and reproductive health

Article in science journal discusses review of BPA and reproductive health; considers BPA an ovarian, uterine and prostate toxicant
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July 29, 2014

Opinion: Concerns over BPA are misguided

North American metal packaging association opposes BPA legislation, publishes commentary asserting BPA’s safety
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July 21, 2014

Opinion: Concerns over plastic warrant action

Geneticist compares concerns over plastic to climate change; sees need for serious action irrespective of prevailing uncertainties
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July 16, 2014

Opinion: BPA exposure may not be sufficiently high to cause harm

Director of industry’s BPA coalition reviews BPA biomonitoring data, concludes that levels are safe but BPA replacements may be of interest  
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July 11, 2014

US: New attempt to ban BPA

Congress reintroduces bill to ban BPA, would require safety review of the safety of all food contact substances
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