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Nonanimal testing experts connect with environmental justice community

Discussions highlighted opportunities and challenges in using new testing approaches to protect susceptible populations.

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Green turtles in remote Azores feeding grounds are ingesting plastic, reveals new study

14% of turtles were entangled in litter and 86% of those examined after death had ingested plastic.

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Commission recommends more research on safe and sustainable chemicals

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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Alligators exposed to elevated levels of PFAS show signs of immune disruption

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

The approach may decrease PCB inhalation exposure near PCB-contaminated sites.

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Fourth Annual Forum on Endocrine Disruptors

21-22 September 2022: Exchanging knowledge, identifying challenges, building synergies

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Watchfrog Laboratory has developed a new test method to identify endocrine disruptors

A new test method developed by WatchFrog Laboratory to identify endocrine disruptors has been validated at international level by the OECD

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New innovative method to detect endocrine disruptors in wastewater

The method doesn't involve animal testing instead it uses human cell lines, genetically modified in the laboratory to be sensitive to certain hormones

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Expert on environmental pollution and maternal health explains detrimental health effects of BPA

Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of many harmful chemicals in everyday products e.g. plastic bottles.

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European chemicals legislation REACH celebrating 15 years of service

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

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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Does Bisphenol A (BPA) Confer Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders?

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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Impacts of endocrine disruptors on reproduction in wildlife and humans

ED exposure is identified as a significant risk factor for decreased fertility in wildlife and humans

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JRC supporting alternatives to animal testing

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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A Correlational Analysis of Phthalate Exposure and Thyroid Hormone Levels in Common Bottlenose Dolphins

This study suggests potential associations with phthalates & normal thyroid production, a concern for bottlenose dolphin health

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Prenatal exposure to endocrine disruptor phthalates used in plastics may affect infants’ health

Study involving 65 mother-infant pairs suggests it has potentially estrogenic effects in female infants and anti-androgenic effects in male infants

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Belgium set to launch its first ever national action plan to increase health and environment protection from endocrine disrupting chemicals

Health groups have welcomed Belgium’s action plan as an important step towards better identification of and health protection against the risks

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Chemical cocktails affect the growth and behaviour of zebrafish

New studies on zebrafish show that endocrine disrupting chemicals not only affect adult fish but also their fry, including behaviour.

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Pharmaceuticals and endocrine disruptors: transfer from water to land ecosystems

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

The EC has commissioned a study to gather information for an impact assessment on updating REACH annexes to include data requirements on EDCs

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Exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and cardiometabolic indices during pregnancy: The HOME Study

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

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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PhD Positions Offered at University of Heidelberg

Two PhD positions, one to focus on micro- and nanoplastics and the other on pharmaceuticals, including endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs)

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Under the label – The story behind chemicals in cosmetics

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

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

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

The 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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More evidence chemical pollution impacting marine life

Ocean pollutants (PCBs) are having negative effects on marine mammals' reproductive systems

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European Commission takes first step towards toxic-free food contact materials

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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