July 08, 2010
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Health & Safety Newsletter July 08, 2010 |
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EPA releases first round of Toxicity testing data for eight oil dispersants (HQ)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released peer reviewed results from the first round of its own independent toxicity testing on eight oil dispersants. EPA conducted testing to ensure that decisions about ongoing dispersant use in the Gulf of Mexico continue to be grounded in the best available science. EPA’s results indicated that none of the eight dispersants tested, including the product in use in the gulf, displayed biologically significant endocrine disrupting activity. While the dispersant products alone – not mixed with oil - have roughly the same impact ... |
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International experts limit Melamine levels in food
An international food safety body has set new rules on preparing bagged salads and said the chemical melamine that tainted Chinese milk is acceptable only in tiny amounts in infant formula and food. The maximum amount of melamine allowed in powdered infant formula is 1 mg/kg and the amount of the chemical allowed in other foods and animal feed is 2.5 mg/kg, according to new rulings from the United Nations" food standards body, Codex Alimentarius Commission. The Commission also decided that animal manure should not be used to fertilize lettuce and other fresh vegetables sold "ready ... |
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