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September 22, 2014

The EUROTOX/SOT debate: non-monotonicity and low dose effects

Scientists debate toxicological relevance of non-monotonic dose responses at low dose levels
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May 6, 2014

US National Academy of Sciences urges redo of EPA’s draft risk paper

US National Academy of Sciences criticizes EPA report on adequacy of  toxicity testing for non-monotonic dose-responses

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May 1, 2014

BPA masculinizes female brains

New results from FDA’s BPA low dose study show significant effects on female rat brains at lowest dose

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April 24, 2014

Opinion: Personal value acknowledgments towards better public health policy

Environmental Health News guest contributors suggest declaring personal interests to increase transparency in scientific debates

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March 4, 2014

BPA linked to adverse effects in monkeys

New study confirms adverse effects of BPA in primates; finds oral bolus exposure inappropriate human exposure model

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February 24, 2014

Opinion: No doubt about migration of FCMs

Voice of Russia UK publishes interview with Jane Muncke of the Food Packaging Forum; chemical migration from FCMs is an established fact

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February 14, 2014

Opinion: New FDA study on BPA is flawed

FDA study does not find low dose effects of BPA, other scientist criticize study as flawed

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January 27, 2014

Opinion: Precautionary principle threatens transatlantic trade

Wall Street Journal publishes MEP’s concerns that precautionary chemical regulation may harm transatlantic trade; earlier European debate on endocrine disruptors continued

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January 20, 2014

Trade associations welcome BPA opinion

NAMPA and ACC respond to draft EFSA opinion on BPA, reassurance that BPA exposure is safe

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January 20, 2014

EFSA publishes draft BPA opinion, part II

EFSA launches public consultation on BPA risk assessment opinion; recommends lowering of TDI; exposure levels considered safe

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