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exposure
April 29, 2016
Scientists review BPA exposure and regulation in developing countries; exposure comparable to developed countries; no BPA regulation in most developing countries
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April 25, 2016
Animal study at National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark finds low doses of BPA affect body weight and behavior in female rats, as well as mammary gland growth and sperm count in male rats
Reading time: 3 minutes
April 22, 2016
Scientists compare internal levels and metabolism of BPA after gavage or diet administration; demonstrate significant buccal absorption of BPA from solid foods
Topics: bisphenol A, exposure
Reading time: 2 minutes
April 8, 2016
Role of chemicals in diabetes etiology not discussed in WHO Diabetes Day statements, despite existing scientific evidence; patient shares his story
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March 18, 2016
Irish Food Safety Authority conducts total diet study and finds exposure of country’s population to chemical contaminants in food is low and not of health concern
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February 26, 2016
ChemSec revisits the “hazard vs. risk” debate in chemicals management; argues on the superiority of hazard-based approach
Topics: exposure, risk assessment
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February 24, 2016
Article informs about presence of PFOA in consumer products and highlights ways to reduce exposure from food contact materials
Topics: exposure, fluorinated substances
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February 23, 2016
Silent Spring Institute launches mobile app helping users avoid toxic substances in everyday consumer products
Topics: exposure
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February 22, 2016
New study finds BPA, nonylphenol, phthalates, and parabens in American children’s urine; call for further research on EDC’s role in pediatric hormonal disorders
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February 18, 2016
Food standards agency of Australia and New Zealand tests foods and beverages for 30 packaging chemicals; half of chemicals detected at low levels (ppm/ppb) in tested samples
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