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fluorinated substances
May 4, 2015
Scientists' public statement recommends consumers to avoid nonstick cookware and grease proof food packaging containing poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)
Topics: fluorinated substances
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April 29, 2015
Study finds strong significant associations between serum concentrations of several perfluorinated alkylated substances and miscarriage risk in Danish women
Topics: exposure, fluorinated substances
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April 22, 2015
EU works towards listing perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in Annex A of the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
Topics: fluorinated substances
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January 22, 2015
US Environmental Protection Agency proposed Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) for soon-to-be phased-out perfluorinated chemicals
Topics: fluorinated substances
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January 21, 2015
New study investigates pregnancy serum concentrations of PFOS and PFOA and behavior and motor development of children aged 5–9 years
Topics: fluorinated substances
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December 18, 2014
New study shows perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids to be emitted from heated polytetrafluoroethylene surfaces, emission increases with temperature
Topics: fluorinated substances
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December 12, 2014
Prenatal exposure to PFAAs and DDE may be associated with T4 levels in infants, Dutch study shows
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November 3, 2014
Scientists reach consensus regarding the persistence and potential for harm of PFASs
Topics: fluorinated substances
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October 31, 2014
Germany submits restriction proposal for PFOA under Annex XV of REACH, dossier prepared in cooperation with Norway
Topics: fluorinated substances, REACH
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October 17, 2014
NGOs petition FDA to remove perfluorinated compounds from food contact materials
Topics: fluorinated substances, regulation
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