Scientific Opinion on Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs) in Food

EFSA Journal

Volumn 8, Issue 10, 2010, Pages

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brominated flame retardants; exposure; food; occurrence; PBBs; Polybrominated biphenyls; risk assessment; toxicity

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EID: 85078383519     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1789     Document Type: Article

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