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
November 16, 2015
Melamine
Melamine is used to make resins and tableware, amongst other applications. The dossier summarizes applications, risks and regulations of the substance.
August 20, 2014
High migration rates from melamine after microwave heating
Melamine derivatives formed and released from tableware after microwaving
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
May 3, 2013
Microbial environment influences chemical toxicity
Environmental Health Perspectives draws general conclusions from study about gut bacteria and melamine
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
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
