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October 22, 2013

FMCs linked to problems in conception and pregnancy

New studies presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual meeting: BPA linked to miscarriages, phthalates to lower male fecundity

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October 3, 2013

Transgenerational effects and EDCs

Environmental Health Perspectives reports on transgenerational effects of EDCs, new NIEHS research to investigate mechanisms and number of chemicals involved

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September 25, 2013

Opinion: Phthalates to be phased-out

Consulting agency Jenner & Block publishes opinion piece, phthalates likely to be removed from consumer products

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September 17, 2013

US EPA withdraws rules on “chemicals of concern list” and information disclosure

Huffington Post reports on withdrawal of two proposed rules by the US EPA, no longer necessary due to other efforts

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September 3, 2013

ECHA’s final review report on DINP and DIDP

ECHA's restriction of phthalates DINP and DIDP in toys and childcare articles notlifted

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August 26, 2013

Contaminants migrate from recycled paper and paperboard

New method for the detection of contaminants in in recycled paper and paperboard. Significant levels of BPA, DEHP and nonylphenols found in commercial retail samples of recycled paperboard food contact materials.
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August 19, 2013

Plastic chemicals affect children’s health

Two new scientific studies making headlines, one linking BPA to childhood obesity, the other links the phthalate DEHP to insulin resistance

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August 7, 2013

Food contact chemical burden linked to wealth

New study linking chemical body to socioeconomic status, necessary to reduce chemical burden of the poor and the wealthy

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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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July 22, 2013

Opinion: Avoid food packaging, increase fertility

Women’s health magazine reports on the link between failed fertility treatment and phthalate exposure, points to exposure from food containers

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