February 21, 2013
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Health & Safety Newsletter February 21, 2013 |
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IPEN: WHO-UNEP Report on endocrine disruptors highlights need for global action
A highly anticipated report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN Environment Program (UNEP) underlines the urgent need for global action to address the dangers of endocrine disrupting chemicals. The WHO-UNEP report, the "Global Assessment of the State of the Science on Endocrine Disruptors" a highly-anticipated update the 2002 report of the same title raises concerns about the increased incidence of endocrine-related diseases in people and wildlife recently that it states cannot be explained by genetics alone. The report finds that "[w]orldwide, there has been ... | ||
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New Association Formed to Advance Non-halogenated Flame Retardant Solutions in North America
Pinfa-NA (Phosphorus, Inorganic and Nitrogen Flame Retardants Association -North America) announced it has officially launched in Califon, NJ. The organization was formed by leaders in the flame retardant industry that focus on non-halogen solutions and materials. Pinfa-NA is a sister organization of Pinfa (www.pinfa.org), a Sector Group of Cefic (the European Chemical Industry Council). The group’s primary focus is to:
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