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September 2, 2013

BPA linked to breast cancer

BPA found to induce malignant mammary gland cancer in rats

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August 31, 2013

Insurances name EDCs an emerging risk

Report by The CRO Forum on endocrine disrupting chemicals recommends reducing exposure, supporting regulators and entering a dialogue with the chemical industry

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August 27, 2013

Opinion: New EDC policy in Europe is scientifically justified

Prominent EDC scientists defend EU policy developments for endocrine disrupters; response to earlier letter by toxicologists 

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August 22, 2013

French government seeks public input on EDCs

Public consultation on endocrine disruptors report launched by French ministries for environment and health

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August 13, 2013

BPA feminizes digit ratios in rats

New study finds BPA to feminize male rat offspring, rat paws a promising biomarker for the study of EDCs

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August 12, 2013

More transparent Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program

US EPA convenes experts to review weight of evidence conclusions in Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program, experts suggest quantitative evaluation approaches

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July 26, 2013

NGO: REACH dossiers on EDCs incomplete

NGO publishes report on the REACH registration of five EDCs including food contact substances, identifies gaps between dossiers and scientific research

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July 17, 2013

Tritan® lawsuit: Substantiation of alleged conflict of interest

Conflict of interest of scientists who found Tritan® safe substantiated, Eastman Chemical successfully seals court documents confirming accusations

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July 10, 2013

ACC expresses concerns over new European EDC regulation

American Chemistry Council responds to a consultation call by the US EPA on a new trade agreement with the EU, concerned over diverging regulation of EDCs

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July 8, 2013

European Commission responds to NGO letter on EDCs

Commission agrees with EFSA’s definition of EDCs and rejects criticism regarding EFSA’s independence

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