posted on November 8, 2013
A recent study published in Human Reproduction shows that exposure to Bisphenol-A (BPA)—a chemical previously designated by the State of California as known to cause reproductive harm, and temporarily delisted by court order, and currently in litigation—can affect egg maturation in humans, ScienceDaily reported.
Researchers examined eggs exposed to BPA and found a decrease in the percentage of eggs that developed normally and an increase in the percentage of eggs that... full text
posted on November 5, 2013
Researchers at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill have developed a new device to measure air pollutants that uses human lung cells, NPR reported earlier this year.
It begins in a greenhouse, where researchers mix up their own dirty air. Then it’s fed into a laboratory directly below, into a machine containing human lung cells. If the air is toxic, the cells send out distress signals that the scientists can measure. Current tests only measure the chemicals in... full text
posted on November 1, 2013
A study published in Environmental Health Perspectives shows that brominated flame retardants such as PBDEs can mimic estrogen hormones and possibly disrupt the endocrine system, which could result in increased risk of auto-immune disease and breast and uterine cancer.
The study was conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. For more details, read the results of the study on Environmental Health Perspectives.
Brominated flame retardants include DecaBDE, HBCD and TBBPA... full text
posted on October 30, 2013
According to new studies, the chemicals Bispehnol A (“BPA”) and Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) have been linked to obesity and insulin resistance in adolescents. DEHP is a phthalate chemical that has been designated by the State of California as known to cause reproductive toxicity. Products offered for sale in California containing DEHP must be accompanied by a health hazard warning. BPA was previously designated by the State of California as known... full text
posted on October 28, 2013
TCG clients Anthony Held and Peter Englander served 13 new 60-Day Notices of Violation of Proposition 65 on Friday, Oct. 25. The notices were served to companies offering products such as furniture and exercise equipment for sale in California containing chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm, without the required health hazard warning. Our clients allege that the companies' products contain the phthalate DEHP, the flame retardant TDCPP and the heavy metal lead (Pb). DEHP... full text
posted on October 25, 2013
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced last month that it has proposed the nation’s first drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium (chromium-6). The proposed Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 10 parts per billion (ppb) is expected to be adopted following the public comment and review process.
The proposed regulations specifically limit the hexavalent form of chromium. California’s current total chromium standard is 50 ppb, which includes both... full text
posted on October 22, 2013
Laurence Vinocur, a client of The Chanler Group, and IKEA Holding US, Inc. and IKEA North America Services, LLC, reached a settlement this month, resolving Vinocur’s allegations that IKEA violated Proposition 65 by offering changing pads containing the flame retardant chemical (1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP”) for sale in California without first providing the required health hazard warnings. The changing pads are designed for use with infants.
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posted on October 18, 2013
TCG clients Anthony Held, Peter Englander, and Laurence Vinocur served 18 new 60-Day Notices of Violation of Proposition 65 today. The notices were served to companies offering products such as furniture, tote bags and dried seaweed for sale in California containing chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm, without the required health hazard warning. Our clients allege that the companies' products contain the phthalate DEHP, the flame retardant TDCPP, the heavy metal... full text
posted on October 15, 2013
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in coatings for baby formula packaging after determining that the industry has abandoned the use of BPA. The FDA did not, however, take any action on the use of BPA in linings of cans used for food.
The FDA took the step to ban the use of BPA in baby formula packaging in response to a 2012 petition from Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)—recently elected in July to the fill the vacant U.S... full text
posted on October 7, 2013
The Los Angeles Times reports that Governor Jerry Brown has signed AB227 into law, which will amend Proposition 65 to give certain businesses a 14-day “cure period” to remedy violations of the law without being subject to civil penalties. Assemblyman Mike Gatto originated AB227.
Proposition 65, or the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, requires companies to provide a clear and reasonable health hazard warning before exposing citizens to chemicals known to... full text
