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endocrine disruptor
March 9, 2018
Meta-analysis substantiates BPA’s link to hyperactivity in children
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March 8, 2018
Article by New York Times illustrates how difficult it is for consumers to avoid exposure to endocrine disruptors
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March 1, 2018
EFSA’s CEF Panel working group on phthalates reassesses safety of DBP, BBP and DEHP for food contact plastics; minutes of first meeting now available online
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March 1, 2018
Academic scientists criticize U.S. FDA’s premature conclusions on safety of bisphenol A based on draft CLARITY-BPA core study report; academic studies within CLARITY-BPA will elucidate more sensitive effects on endocrine system
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February 26, 2018
GLP core study of CLARITY-BPA research program finds ‘few significant effects’ in rats chronically exposed to bisphenol A; American Chemistry Council emphasizes that BPA is safe for consumers
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February 23, 2018
U.S. National Toxicology Program releases draft report on CLARITY-BPA study; deadline for comments is April 12, 2018; meeting for peer-review scheduled for April 26, 2018
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February 21, 2018
Article in The Guardian discusses health risks associated with bisphenol A and ways to reduce exposure from food packaging
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February 16, 2018
Several alternative plasticizers used in FCMs shown to promote lipid accumulation in vitro; direct activation of PPARγ suggested as possible mechanism
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February 14, 2018
EU Commission issues new regulation on the use of bisphenol A in plastic food contact materials, varnishes and coatings, infant ‘sippy’ cups; applies from September 6, 2018
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February 9, 2018
Scientists show that androgens regulate key genes linked to autism risk and may contribute to excessive brain growth, suggest that androgens’ effects on developing brain may increase risk of developing autism spectrum disorders
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