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phthalates
September 29, 2015
Endocrine Society releases executive summary of second Scientific Statement on EDCs; mounting evidence on associations between exposure to EDCs and various health problems such as diabetes and obesity
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September 8, 2015
New study finds association between exposure to phthalates (DEP, DiBP, DnBP) and risk of pregnancy loss
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September 4, 2015
ECHA opens public consultation on 7 proposals for new substances of very high concern from August 31 to October 14, 2015; proposals include phthalate used in FCMs and UV-filters permitted in packaging inks
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August 31, 2015
New study finds no associations between prenatal exposure to phthalates and percent body fat in childhood
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August 25, 2015
Norden project on compliance of food contact materials publishes results; improved declarations of compliance needed
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July 23, 2015
New study finds correlation between prenatal exposure to two phthalate metabolites and certain fetal growth parameters; overall little evidence of associations of BPA or phthalate exposure with fetal growth
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July 22, 2015
New study associates phthalate exposure with abdominal obesity, as well as delayed onset of puberty in boys
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July 9, 2015
Phthalates DINP and DIDP detected in urine of children and teenagers, elevated levels associated with increases in blood pressure
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July 2, 2015
New study links prenatal exposure to phthalates and phenols to altered gene expression in placenta of pregnant women
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June 25, 2015
Chemical & Engineering News publishes extensive cover story on phthalates; restrictions, alternatives and hormonal activity discussed
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