Background Per-and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) have received increasing
scientific and political attention in recent years. Several thousand commercially produced …

Municipal solid waste (MSW) can pose a threat to public health if it is not safely managed.
Despite prior research, uncertainties remain and refurbished evidence is needed along with …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) present in foods have been a major concern for food
safety due to their persistence and toxic effects. To ensure food safety and protect human …

While it is well recognized that the frequency and intensity of flood events are increasing
worldwide, the environmental, economic, and societal consequences of remobilization and …

Background A number of different types of endocrine‐disrupting chemicals (EDCs) including
bisphenol A, phthalates, pesticides, and other environmental chemicals have been shown to …

The deleterious effects of chemical or non-chemical endocrine disruptors (EDs) on male
fertility potential is well documented but still not fully elucidated. For example, the detection …

This guidance document provides harmonised and flexible methodologies to apply scientific
criteria and prioritisation methods for grou** chemicals into assessment groups for human …

Background Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs) are reported to
be beneficial for cognition, but limited consumption of some fish is recommended due to …

Abstract Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) have become immensely prevalent in the
environment as a result of their unique chemical properties (persistent, semi-volatile and …

COVID-19 has aggravated the biomedical waste generation all over the world and the
concern for its safe disposal is on the rise. The vast majority of healthcare systems employ …