Join us for a science briefing exploring how phthalate exposure is linked to reduced fertility in women.
Agne Velthut-Meikas, Associate professor at Tallinn University of Technology, will dive into her latest MERLON research reviewing the role that these chemicals used to make plastics flexible and stabilise fragrances in personal care products play in impairing female fertility.
Esther Smollich, Senior Science and Policy Officer at Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) will put the findings into the European regulatory context, examining the long-standing EU commitment to restrict ortho-phthalates based on concerns that they may interfere with the hormone system and reproductive toxicity.
MERLON explores how endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) impact health. The project is developing tools for chemical risk assessors and policymakers to better identify and ultimately regulate EDCs.