Archive for March 22nd, 2013

EFSA supports European Commission in defining scientific criteria for endocrine disruptors

22/03/2013
News

Endocrine active substances are chemicals that can interact or interfere with normal hormonal activity; when this leads to adverse effects they are called endocrine disruptors. Following a request in 2012 from the European Commission, EFSA’s Scientific Committee has developed an opinion that clarifies the scientific criteria for identifying an endocrine disruptor. EFSA endorses the World Health Organization’s definition of an endocrine disruptor and highlights that not all endocrine active substances …Detalii