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Chief Scientific Officer position with PEPPER

18 Mar

PEPPER the public private platform for the pre-validation of endocrine disruptors characterisation methods
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ECHA emphasises the need for research in order to regulate dangerous chemicals

01 Dec

"Key areas of regulatory challenge 2023" ECHA outlines the areas that require further study to safeguard public and environment from toxic chemicals
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Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Freshwater – New OECD Report published

18 Oct

Endocrine disrupting chemicals are widespread in our freshwater sources, raising significant concerns for wildlife, the environment and human health
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EC workshop on the environmental determinants of childhood and adolescent cancer – 6 October 2023

03 Oct

The evidence available on the role of environmental stressors in the development of childhood cancer and existing research gaps and future needs will be explored.
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New Report: Persistent Organic Chemicals in the Irish Waste Stream

27 Jun

Striking the balance between a healthy environment and a healthy society
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The ugly side of beauty: Chemicals in cosmetics threaten college-age women’s reproductive health

24 Jun

Many personal care products contain chemicals that can be hazardous to your health, including endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs)
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Fish liver cell lines used to investigate the toxicity of plastic additives

19 Jun

Fish liver cell lines are valuable tools to understand the toxicity of chemicals in aquatic vertebrates such as fish.
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Water a major source of endocrine-disrupting chemicals

25 May

An overview on the occurrence, implications on human health and bioremediation strategies
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Pharmaceuticals From Wastewater Found in the Blood of Florida Redfish

06 Apr

Cardiovascular medications, opioid pain relievers, and psychoactive medications were most commonly detected.
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Pollutant chemicals found in stranded specimens of endangered dolphin on the Italian coastline

26 Feb

The study tested dolphin samples from Italy for the presence of 3 banned toxic chemicals – all persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
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Fighting plastic pollution, but when is sustainable packaging truly sustainable?

24 Jan

What if the new packaging leads to food being thrown away more often?
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Nonanimal testing experts connect with environmental justice community

23 Dec

Discussions highlighted opportunities and challenges in using new testing approaches to protect susceptible populations.
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Commission recommends more research on safe and sustainable chemicals

08 Dec

The Commission adopted a recommendation and its annex to promote research and innovation for safer and more sustainable chemicals and materials
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Evidence-informed policymaking: a new document to foster discussion on a better use of scientific knowledge in policy

24 Nov

A Commission Staff Working Document (SWD) on “Supporting and connecting policymaking in the Member States with scientific research”.
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Alligators exposed to elevated levels of PFAS show signs of immune disruption

12 Nov

American alligators living in North Carolina’s Cape Fear River had elevated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their blood
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Bacteria that degrade PCBs in sediment can reduce chemical emissions to surrounding air

30 Oct

The approach may decrease PCB inhalation exposure near PCB-contaminated sites.
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European chemicals legislation REACH celebrating 15 years of service

01 Jun

On 1 June 2007 the Commission initiated its Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restrictions of Chemicals regulation to protect Europeans
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Risk assessment of endocrine disruptors must take their combined effect into account

12 May

A Swedish study of pregnant mothers & their children has shown >50% were exposed to unsafe levels of a mixture of chemicals
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Development and improvement of tests for identification of hormone disrupting drugs

30 Apr

ERGO and its valuable research of endocrine disruptors featured in the April 2022 issue of Dansk Kemi
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Does Bisphenol A (BPA) Confer Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders?

21 Apr

This review predominantly supports the notion that gestational exposure to BPA should be regarded as a risk factor for neurodevelopmental disorders.
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JRC supporting alternatives to animal testing

11 Apr

The EU Parliament recently issued a resolution urging the EC to accelerate the transition to innovation without the use of animals in research
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Pharmaceuticals and endocrine disruptors: transfer from water to land ecosystems

14 Oct

New research provides evidence of transfer from aquatic to terrestrial ecosystems via the consumption of aquatic insects by terrestrial predators
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Targeted consultation: information requirements for endocrine disruption

25 Aug

The European Commission has commissioned a study to gather information for an impact assessment on updating REACH annexes to include data requirements on endocrine disruption.
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Exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and cardiometabolic indices during pregnancy: The HOME Study

23 Aug

Positive associations between PBDEs with glucose & cholesterol levels. No relationship was noted for BPA or PFAS with cardiometabolic indices
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Male fertility is declining, environmental toxins could be a reason

19 Aug

Alot of research is focusing on endocrine disruptors, molecules that mimic hormones and throw off the fragile hormonal balance of reproduction
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Under the label – The story behind chemicals in cosmetics

29 Jul

What’s on the label of your shampoo, deodorant or mascara? Cosmetics can contain harmful endocrine disruptors
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A Guide to Healthier Hair Care Options for Black Women

22 Jul

Did you know black women are potentially exposed to numerous hazardous chemicals through the hair products they use? Many of these chemicals are EDCs
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Review on toxic effects of DEHP (phthalate) on zebrafish embryos

22 Jun

Commonly used as a plasticiser in consumer products, DEHP has been associated with adverse health effects, such as reproductive & metabolic issues
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New ECHA report highlights the benefits & costs of restricting the manufacture & use of chemicals that pose a risk, including health benefits worth around €2.1 billion each year

26 Feb

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) report summarises and aggregates the benefits to human health and the environment, as well as the costs, associated with REACH restrictions
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European Commission takes first step towards toxic-free food contact materials

11 Jan

The European Commission has kicked off a revision of EU rules on chemicals in food contact materials (FCM) publishing an Inception Impact Assessment
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New report released on plastics, EDCs and health

16 Dec

New report from IPEN & the Endocrine Society provides current best knowledge about the effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals on human health
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Public awareness of endocrine disrupting chemicals is low

30 Oct

Study aimed to qualitatively explore public awareness of EDCs and public attitudes, beliefs and perceptions about the risks EDCs pose.
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Green Deal: Commission adopts new Chemicals Strategy towards a toxic-free environment

14 Oct

The Strategy is the first step towards a "zero pollution ambition for a toxic-free environment" announced in the European Green Deal.
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Nordic Report Published on the Role of Retinoids in Mammalian Reproduction

15 May

This report builds on ideas brought forward in the OECD Detailed Review Paper (DRP) 178 on screening and testing methods and endpoints for evaluating endocrine disruptors.
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