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September 23, 2014

Non-allergic asthma not well understood

Wall Street Journal reports on new study linking phthalate exposure to asthma; researchers slowly unveil the mechanisms of non-allergic asthma
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September 12, 2014

Food contact materials as sources of phthalates

New study investigates contamination pathways of phthalates in food products sold in Belgium
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September 2, 2014

Final Canadian phthalate assessment in 2017

Canada modifies schedule for phthalate assessment, final assessments expected for 2017
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August 25, 2014

Bottled waters from Spain analyzed for some EDCs

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

DEHP authorized for the manufacturing of aircraft engines

European Commission granted first authorization for DEHP
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August 18, 2014

Chemical exposure associated with low testosterone levels in humans

Phthalate concentrations in humans linked to declined testosterone concentrations
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August 11, 2014

Phthalates from food contact materials

New study analyzes phthalates in French wines and spirits, polymers and coatings on storage tanks identified as major source
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August 5, 2014

U.S. Representatives urge action on phthalates

U.S. Representatives send letter to U.S. FDA and Consumer Product Safety Commission
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July 25, 2014

U.S. may permanently ban 5 phthalates

U.S. government agency recommends permanent ban of 5 phthalates from toys; substances also used in food contact
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July 22, 2014

New chemical biomonitoring data

US agency publishes report on human exposure to environmental chemicals, includes new data on phthalate alternative
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