Scientific Opinion on Hexabromocyclododecanes (HBCDDs) in Food

EFSA Journal

Volumn 9, Issue 7, 2011, Pages

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Author keywords

food; HBCDDs; Hexabromocyclododecanes; human exposure; occurrence; risk assessment; toxicology

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EID: 85078390238     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2296     Document Type: Article

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