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endocrine disruptor
August 29, 2016
PLOS Biology article highlights reproductive health impacts of estrogenic chemicals such as bisphenol A, its analogues, and phthalates
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August 25, 2016
Talk by Pete Myers at the CE100 Annual Summit 2016 explains endocrine disruption and why it is important; shows how marine plastic pollution contaminates food chain and increases exposure to EDCs
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August 22, 2016
Endocrine News article highlights similarities in hormone disrupting effects of BPA and common substitute BPS, showing that BPA-free does not necessarily mean EDC-free
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August 22, 2016
International Panel on Chemical Pollution publishes first draft report on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), compiling lists of chemicals recognized or suggested as EDCs; comments can be submitted until September 15, 2016
Topics: endocrine disruptor, exposure
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August 19, 2016
Review article summarizes evidence on phthalates’ effects on reproductive and cardiovascular systems; association with increased cardiovascular risk possible
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August 19, 2016
Scientists summarize the knowledge on the combined contribution of low-dose chemical exposures to carcinogenesis, identify research gaps, recommend novel methodologies for research and risk assessment
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August 15, 2016
Companies CertiChem and PlastiPure – previously sued and found guilty for claiming estrogen activity of plastic Tritan™ - launch their own estrogen activity-free baby bottle
Topics: bisphenol A, endocrine disruptor
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August 10, 2016
New study shows that BPA and substitute BPS disrupt reproduction of roundworms causing germline apoptosis and embryonic lethality
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August 8, 2016
Correspondence articles in Nature express opposing opinions on hazard identification of endocrine disruptors and how they should be regulated
Topics: endocrine disruptor, regulation
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August 4, 2016
European Chemical Industry Council responds to EU Commission’s public consultation of EDC criteria; supports use of WHO/IPCS definition but urges Commission to include potency
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