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phthalates
September 23, 2014
Wall Street Journal reports on new study linking phthalate exposure to asthma; researchers slowly unveil the mechanisms of non-allergic asthma
Topics: exposure, phthalates
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September 12, 2014
New study investigates contamination pathways of phthalates in food products sold in Belgium
Topics: phthalates
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September 2, 2014
Canada modifies schedule for phthalate assessment, final assessments expected for 2017
Topics: phthalates, regulation
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August 25, 2014
94 brands of bottled waters sold in Spain analyzed for presence of substances of concern, contamination levels well below safety thresholds
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August 20, 2014
European Commission granted first authorization for DEHP
Topics: phthalates, REACH
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August 18, 2014
Phthalate concentrations in humans linked to declined testosterone concentrations
Topics: epidemiology, phthalates
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August 11, 2014
New study analyzes phthalates in French wines and spirits, polymers and coatings on storage tanks identified as major source
Topics: phthalates
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August 5, 2014
U.S. Representatives send letter to U.S. FDA and Consumer Product Safety Commission
Topics: phthalates, regulation
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July 25, 2014
U.S. government agency recommends permanent ban of 5 phthalates from toys; substances also used in food contact
Topics: phthalates
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July 22, 2014
US agency publishes report on human exposure to environmental chemicals, includes new data on phthalate alternative
Topics: phthalates
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