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exposure
November 24, 2017
International Chemical Secretariat updates SIN Producers List, illustrates 2016-2017 trends in production of hazardous industrial chemicals
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November 21, 2017
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposes measure to reduce exposure to perchlorate from drinking water, releases report confirming perchlorate’s effects on fetal brain development
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November 20, 2017
U.S. state California adds PFOA and PFOS to list of reproductive toxicants due to adverse developmental effects, also lists TBBPA as carcinogen
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November 17, 2017
Scientists detect microplastics in mineral waters packed in plastic bottles, glass bottles, beverage cartons; highest content found in carbonated water from refillable plastic bottles; packaging is one possible contamination source
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November 8, 2017
TV channel Arte screens documentary highlighting effects of endocrine disruptors on brain development and function, November 11, 2017
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October 25, 2017
EFSA publishes assessment report on human dietary exposure to perchlorate; younger population shows higher exposure levels than older population
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October 23, 2017
New study by The Lancet illustrates health and economic burden of air, water, and soil pollution from e.g. fuel combustion and toxic chemicals; authors propose pollution control solutions
Topics: chronic disease, exposure
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October 18, 2017
Swedish Chemicals Agency publishes website with information and advice on children’s everyday exposure to chemicals, includes section on food and food contact materials
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October 12, 2017
EU Commission publishes comprehensive study and 7 sub-studies on its non-toxic environment strategy
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October 2, 2017
World Health Organization publishes new report highlighting contribution of environmental factors, including exposure to chemicals, to noncommunicable diseases burden
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