A recent report from the Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN, an international coalition of hundreds of NGOs) has revealed a concerning issue regarding the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS [...]
Scientists at the University of Gothenburg have made a concerning discovery regarding recycled plastics. After examining plastic pellets from recycling plants in 13 countries, they found the presence of hundred [...]
The Dutch Food Safety Authority (NVWA) has recently published a new regulation concerning Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) in food, which will be enforced starting from January 1, 2024. The regulation i [...]
A recent study, funded by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), has uncovered compelling evidence linking per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to increased thyroid cancer risk. Known a [...]
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has called on the UK government to implement stricter regulations regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. The RSC's appeal comes in response [...]
A day after leaked documents raised concerns about the European Union's commitment to banning toxic chemicals in consumer products, the European Commission published its 2024 work programme, confirming the abse [...]
In a significant move to enhance food safety and protect consumers from carcinogenic substances, the European Commission has announced new limits on the use of nitrites and nitrates as food additives. &n [...]
New research from the University of Cincinnati has found that exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can delay the onset of puberty in girls. The study examined 823 girls [...]
In a recent investigation conducted by German consumer magazine OekoTest, alarming findings have emerged regarding the presence of harmful substances in potato chips. The study examined 20 packs of paprika-flav [...]
The safety of plastic baby food pouches is under scrutiny, following a study that detected harmful chemicals in these products. Researchers from the University of Queensland, Australia, tested 79 multilayer pla [...]
