Timeline: History of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals – Page 2

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2025: BPA Banned in EU

2025 The European Union bans BPA from food contact materials We could ask what took so long? Meanwhile, in the U.S., President Trump begins to dismantle the EPA, FDA, NIH, and other federal government agencies. We will see where this leads.

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Webinar: Corporate drivers of disease: Exploring the UCSF industry documents library
by Sarah Howard on May 11, 2025 at 6:16 pm
This May 29 webinar features UCSF's Center to End Corporate Harm, launched earlier this year to bring together scientists to more systematically study the mechanisms and strategies corporations use to delay and prevent regulation of their health harming products. Sponsored by the Collaborative for Health and Environment (CHE) and UCSF's Program on Reproductive Health and Environment (PRHE).
Webinar: Communicating about EDCs & health: why words matter
by Sarah Howard on May 9, 2025 at 6:22 pm
In this July 8 webinar, Drs. Kevin Elliott and Laura Vandenberg will discuss the range of ways in which scientists can frame and present information on research findings. For example, framing an EDC-related health outcome as a disease or disability can help to focus public attention on hazards of toxic chemicals and promote action to protect human health. At the same time, this framing can be used to stigmatize and harm individuals and communities. The speakers will share a range of strategies available to researchers to communicate responsibly and effectively. Sponsored by the Collaborative for Health and Environment (CHE).
Webinar recording: Changes at NIH: What do they mean for environmental health?
by Sarah Howard on April 3, 2025 at 3:34 pm
This May 8 webinar featured Dr. Linda Birnbaum, who discussed the implications of the Trump administration's changes for environmental health and the NIH. Sponsored by the EDC Strategies Partnership.

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PCB chemicals may trigger multi-generational cycle of obesity
by Environmental Health Sciences Staff on May 21, 2025 at 5:38 pm
According to a recent study published in Obesity, women’s exposure to polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) chemicals was linked to an increased risk of obesity for both their daughters and granddaughters. “Women of reproductive age are a critical target population for reducing exposure to suspected obesogens … Support for clinician education will be essential to implement this strategy.”
Study highlights potential health risks of chemicals in ultra-processed foods
by EHN Curators on May 21, 2025 at 11:21 am
Synthetic chemicals migrating into ultra-processed foods from packaging and equipment may contribute to rising rates of obesity, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses, a new review in Nature Medicine finds. Shannon Kelleher reports for The New Lede.
Exposure to chemical mixtures linked to an increased risk of autism in children
by Environmental Health Sciences Staff on May 16, 2025 at 9:12 pm
While many previous studies have only considered the effects of individual chemicals, a recent study published in Environmental Research found that pregnant mothers’ exposure to multiple classes of chemicals increased their children’s risk of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). “Our findings highlight the importance of considering multiple chemical classes with similar mechanisms of action (e.g., thyroid disruption) in epidemiological studies.”

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EPA backs off stricter PFAS water rules while thousands of others are unregulated
by EHN Curators on May 22, 2025 at 5:35 pm
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is walking back water limits for several toxic PFAS chemicals, sparking outcry from scientists and public health advocates. But how much of a difference can limits on individual PFAS compounds make if thousands of others remain unregulated? Joseph Winters reports for Grist.
Vermont pauses PFAS rules as EPA delays and weakens federal limits
by EHN Curators on May 20, 2025 at 11:46 am
Vermont officials are reassessing their tighter drinking water standards for toxic PFAS chemicals after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rolled back parts of its landmark 2023 regulations and extended deadlines for compliance. Olivia Gieger reports for VTDigger.
New EPA reorganization may quietly dismantle chemical health watchdog
by EHN Curators on May 16, 2025 at 1:08 pm
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is moving to gut its independent chemical risk program, potentially stalling regulation of dangerous substances and handing a long-sought victory to the chemical industry. Molly Taft reports for Wired.