Phthalates in Toys
5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Hands the "Phthalates in Toys" Ruling Back to the CPSC 5TH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS - According to a news brief published on WestLaw.com, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals handed certain manufacturing groups a victory when the court ruled that the consumer product safety commission … [Read more...] about Phthalates in Toys
Phthalates Under Scrutiny Again As Study Links the Chemical to Lupus in Mice
The chemical compound known as phthalate It has been a rather bad couple of months for the chemical compound known as phthalate. Following closely on the news that the substance has been linked to reproductive abnormalities in humans come the results of another study that suggest a connection between the chemical and lupus. Lupus … [Read more...] about Phthalates Under Scrutiny Again As Study Links the Chemical to Lupus in Mice
UMass Team to Study Possible Link between Phthalates and Breast Cancer Risk
Probing Whether Phthalates Affect Human Breast Cancer. A three-year $1.5 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences will enable a research team from the University of Massachusetts Amherst to study whether phthalates affect human breast cancer risk. Prof. Katherine Reeves of the UMass … [Read more...] about UMass Team to Study Possible Link between Phthalates and Breast Cancer Risk
UMass Epidemiologist to Lead Study of Possible Link Between Phthalates and Breast Cancer Risk
An epidemiologist at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has received a $1.5 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to study whether phthalates affect human breast cancer risk. Prof. Katherine Reeves of the UMass School of Public Health will lead the three-year grant to investigate a … [Read more...] about UMass Epidemiologist to Lead Study of Possible Link Between Phthalates and Breast Cancer Risk
Phthalates Found to Aggravate Skin Allergies in Tests
Dangerous Phthalates Exacerbate Dermatitis. Dangerous, plastic-softening chemicals called phthalates have been found to exacerbate dermatitis in lab tests with mammals. In laboratory tests with newborn male mice exposed to DEHP—a type of phthalate—through their mothers, it was found that the baby mice developed more serious … [Read more...] about Phthalates Found to Aggravate Skin Allergies in Tests
Group Calls for Phthalates Study
Council Wants EPA To Look At Phthalates. A report by the National Research Council is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to look at phthalates and their effects on human health, reports Science Daily. A National Research Council panel said that there is now sufficient scientific data to warrant an EPA … [Read more...] about Group Calls for Phthalates Study
Research Panel Calls for EPA Assessment of Phthalates
Phthalates Is A Plastic Softening Chemical. A panel of the National Research Council has announced that there is sufficient scientific data to warrant an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assessment of the health effects from cumulative exposure to toxic, plastic-softening chemicals known as phthalates, reports Reuters. … [Read more...] about Research Panel Calls for EPA Assessment of Phthalates
CPSC Faces Lawsuit Over Phthalates
Advocacy Groups Sue CPSC Over Phthalates. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is being sued by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Public Citizen, two consumer advocacy groups, Reuters is reporting. The issue is phthalates, toxic plastic-softening chemicals that are in some children’s toys and … [Read more...] about CPSC Faces Lawsuit Over Phthalates
Phthalates in Hairspray May be Linked to Birth Defects
Phthalates in Hairspray Maybe Linked To Birth Defects. A study in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives is reporting that boys born to women who have been exposed to hairspray in the workplace may experience an increased risk of being born with hypospadias, a genital defect, according to the BBC. Imperial College … [Read more...] about Phthalates in Hairspray May be Linked to Birth Defects
Toys Containing Phthalates Still on Shelves Despite Pending Ban
Some Toys Containing Phthalates Hazards. Some provisions in the recently enacted Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 include a phthalates ban on children’s products, new lead limits, tougher manufacturing standards for all-terrain vehicles, and product safety testing prior to sale. A database about product complaints … [Read more...] about Toys Containing Phthalates Still on Shelves Despite Pending Ban
Phthalates Found in Baby Shampoo, Other Infant Care Products
Infant Products May Expose Infants To Phthalates. A new study suggests that a variety of baby care products such as shampoos, lotions, and powders may expose infants to phthalates, chemicals which have been linked to possible reproductive problems. These chemicals, called phthalates, are found in many ordinary products including … [Read more...] about Phthalates Found in Baby Shampoo, Other Infant Care Products
Air Fresheners Pollute Homes with Dangerous Phthalates
Air Fresheners Contain Chemicals That Have Negative Effects. Air fresheners, a product most Americans use at least once a day, often contain chemicals that can negatively affect hormones and reproductive development, especially in babies. Those conclusions come from research conducted by the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), … [Read more...] about Air Fresheners Pollute Homes with Dangerous Phthalates
