All endocrine disruptors articles
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ResearchBreaking bonds and bringing disciplines together to replace one of chemistry’s most controversial molecules
Rebecca Trager meets an organic chemist catalysing the search for BPA replacements by connecting synthetic chemists, data scientists, toxicologists and polymer chemists
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NewsExplainer: what is thermal paper?
Many thermal papers use toxic bisphenols, which react with dyes under heat to print text for receipts, labels and tickets
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ResearchConcerns raised over health effects of chemicals leaching from food packaging
Gene assays reveal disruption to cell receptors crucial for hormonal and metabolic control
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NewsIndustry awaits decision on BPA as EU health bodies disagree on safe levels
European Food Safety Authority recommends 20,000-fold reduction in BPA levels
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ResearchBioelectric bacteria-powered sensor detects water contaminants in real time
Synthetic biology harnessed to detect endocrine disruptor and thiosulfate
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ResearchArray of compounds found in plastics promote fat cell formation in vitro
A third of thousands of chemicals that leach from consumer polymers linked to the development of fat cells
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BusinessCoca-Cola chemist convicted of trade secret theft
Xiaorong You stole files detailing BPA-free can coatings from seven major chemicals firms
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ResearchGlucose derivative replaces BPA in sustainable polycarbonate plastic
Transparent engineered plastic ditches hormone disruptor and lung irritant
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NewsConcerns raised over ‘regrettable’ BPA substitutions
Research indicates chemicals used as alternatives to bisphenol A in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins aren’t always safer
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NewsUK MPs criticise government inaction on harmful chemicals
A report calls for urgent changes to the way flame retardants and packaging additives are regulated
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NewsWindow of opportunity to deal with harmful chemicals closing, UN warns
Innovative solutions needed as report acknowledges governments and businesses won’t hit 2020 targets
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NewsEU sets goal of tackling pharmaceutical pollution in the environment
Commission identifies six areas to take action on
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ResearchCosmetic and perfume sales staff exposed to high phthalate levels
Exposure poses potential risks for pregnant women working in retail
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ResearchShop receipts may explain majority of BPA detected in people
Skin contact with dermal paper may be a much more important source of endocrine disruptor than previously thought
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NewsBiocides under scrutiny as Europe adopts endocrine disruptor standards
Weight-of-evidence approach aims to identify harmful compounds in disinfectants and material preservatives
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NewsGlobal movement on endocrine disruptors
National Academies warns endocrine active chemicals may be harmful at lower doses than the US currently tests for
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ResearchWastewater plant upgrade fixes fish feminisation problem
Gender balance has been restored in a Canadian river by cutting levels of endocrine disruptors
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NewsTaiwan moves to create chemical safety agency
Government plans to establish a bureau to oversee chemicals following a serious food contamination scandal in 2011
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BusinessEU poised to legislate endocrine disruptor definition
The European Commission’s newly proposed standards to identify endocrine disruptors face industry opposition