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April 8, 2019

Thailand proposes standard for FCMs

Thailand notifies WTO of future mandatory standard for thermoset plastics derived from formaldehyde
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July 9, 2018

Considerations on reusable coffee to go cups

BfR answers frequently asked questions about reusable coffee to go cups, addresses hygiene aspects, discusses suitable materials
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August 18, 2017

Melamine’s effects beyond kidney

Scoping review identifies potential health effects of melamine other than renal damage, including impacts on neurological functions, behavior, reproduction, and growth
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November 11, 2016

Formaldehyde and melamine migration from tableware

Italian scientists investigate migration of formaldehyde and melamine from children’s tableware made of melaware and other amino resins; specific and overall migration limits exceeded in some products; aging increases migration; migration cannot be predicted from product's appearance
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August 20, 2014

High migration rates from melamine after microwave heating

Melamine derivatives formed and released from tableware after microwaving
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July 31, 2013

NGO statement on child feeding and chemical residues

Non-profit organization IBFAN advises mothers to breastfeed irrespective of chemical burden, chemical contaminants present in both breast milk and infant foods

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May 3, 2013

Microbial environment influences chemical toxicity

Environmental Health Perspectives draws general conclusions from study about gut bacteria and melamine

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March 19, 2013

Melamine’s toxicity linked to gut bacteria

Microbiological intestinal breakdown to cyanuric acid a plausible explanation for kidney stone formation, according to a new scientific study

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February 11, 2013

Biomonitoring of melamine after plastic bowl use

Taiwanese researchers measure increased levels of melamine in people after consumption of a hot soup from melamine plastic table ware

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