Phthalates DINP and DIDP detected in urine of children and teenagers, elevated levels associated with increases in blood pressure
July 8, 2015
EFSA: Public consultation on FCM scientific opinion
EFSA’s CEF Panel calls for feedback on draft scientific opinion on the safety assessment of food contact materials; public consultation open until October 7, 2015
July 2, 2015
Phthalates and phenols may alter placenta genes
New study links prenatal exposure to phthalates and phenols to altered gene expression in placenta of pregnant women
June 22, 2015
EDCs affect male genital and reproductive health
Two articles discuss potential effects of fetal EDC exposure on male genital development and reproductive health
June 11, 2015
BPA can alter parenting behavior in mice
A new study finds that early exposure to BPA reduces parental care in mice
June 10, 2015
EFSA publishes scientific opinion on acrylamide in food
EFSA considers acrylamide in food a public health concern; draft scientific opinion of 2014 adopted after public consultation
June 2, 2015
EFSA re-publishes scientific opinion on perchlorate in food
EFSA re-assesses dietary exposure to perchlorate; overall conclusions from 2014 not affected
May 5, 2015
Phthalate exposure in Austrian population
Study suggests phthalate exposure decreased in previous years, concerns remain due to potential cumulative effects of phthalates and other anti-androgens
April 29, 2015
Perfluorinated compounds might increase miscarriage risk
Study finds strong significant associations between serum concentrations of several perfluorinated alkylated substances and miscarriage risk in Danish women
April 28, 2015
BPA exposure of Italian children via soft drinks
Italian researchers consider BPA contamination in soft drinks to be of risk for children’s health
