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carcinogens
October 28, 2026
Study assesses exposure to 920 chemicals increasing breast cancer risk; finds exposure via air, food, drinking water, pharmaceuticals; identifies US exposure > 0.1 mg/kg body weight for 85 breast carcinogens; prioritizes 39 chemicals for reduction and further research
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June 11, 2026
European Commission drafts restriction on carcinogenic, mutagenic, and reprotoxic substances (CMRs) in childcare articles; Food Packaging Forum (FPF) highlights inconsistencies with existing EU legislation that may result in lower protection against CMRs compared with plastic food contact materials
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