> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.foodconsumer.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Teleconference to answer media questions about phthalates (PR) - URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/answer_media_questions_about_phthalates_1512090643/ - Published: 2009-12-15T18:42:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-22T16:13:49.000Z - Description: A press advisory: the American Chemistry Council's Phthalate Esters Panel will hold a teleconference on December 17, 2009 to review recent CDC biomonitoring data and take reporters' questions, ahead of EPA's chemical action plan for phthalates. - Author: Food Consumer - Tags: Miscellaneous, Health News, #vivvo-import December 14, 2009 Contact: Teresa Hsu (202) 729-4077 Email: [teresa.hsu@ogilvypr.com](mailto:teresa.hsu@ogilvypr.com) The Phthalate Esters Panel of the American Chemistry Council to Discuss Phthalates Applications, Exposure and Biomonitoring Data Panel to host teleconference to answer media questions about phthalates ARLINGTON, VA (December 14, 2009) – With the impending release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s chemical action plan for phthalates and the expected announcement of the members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel, the Phthalate Esters Panel of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) will hold a teleconference to analyze the results of most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study on phthalates, provide an overview of what phthalates are and how they work, and answer questions about the state of play on phthalates-related issues. WHEN: Thursday, December 17, 2009 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST WHERE: RSVP to [teresa.hsu@ogilvypr.com](mailto:teresa.hsu@ogilvypr.com) to receive dial in number WHO: American Chemistry Council, Phthalate Esters Panel · Kathryn St. John, Communications Director, ACC · Steve Risotto, Senior Director, Phthalate Esters, ACC · Ray David, Toxicologist, Phthalate Esters Panel · Dean Finney, phthalates expert RSVP: Please RSVP if you would like to participate to: Teresa Hsu Ogilvy Public Relations (202) 729-4077 [teresa.hsu@ogilvypr.com](mailto:teresa.hsu@ogilvypr.com) [www.americanchemistry.com](http://www.americanchemistry.com/?ref=foodconsumer.org) The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry. ACC members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people's lives better, healthier and safer. ACC is committed to improved environmental, health and safety performance through Responsible Care®, common sense advocacy designed to address major public policy issues, and health and environmental research and product testing. The business of chemistry is a $689 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is one of the nation’s largest exporters, accounting for ten cents out of every dollar in U.S. exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development. Safety and security have always been primary concerns of ACC members, and they have intensified their efforts, working closely with government agencies to improve security and to defend against any threat to the nation’s critical infrastructure. Teresa Hsu Account Supervisor Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide 1111 19th Street, NW 10th Floor Washington, DC 20036 D: 202-729-4077 [teresa.hsu@ogilvypr.com](mailto:teresa.hsu@ogilvypr.com)