German authorities to publish 3rd draft of mineral oil ordinance before the end of 2014; speakers at industry conference contend
September 22, 2014
Swiss authorities compare “greenness” of beer packaging
Swiss newspaper reports on new study; compares environmental impact of glass, PET and aluminum beer packaging
September 22, 2014
The EUROTOX/SOT debate: non-monotonicity and low dose effects
Scientists debate toxicological relevance of non-monotonic dose responses at low dose levels
September 22, 2014
Opinion: Regulators ignore obligation to use independent science
PAN Europe publishes report on European pesticide risk assessments; laments lacking inclusion of academic studies
September 22, 2014
DG Sanco to assume EDC criteria
DG Sanco to develop EDC criteria in upcoming legislative period, DG Environment will remain in charge of overall strategy and test methods
September 22, 2014
Workshop on Adverse Outcome Pathways
Researchers unite to discuss how Adverse Outcome Pathways can be incorporated into regulation
September 19, 2014
Opinion: Need for swift regulatory action on packaging materials
UK charity ChemTrust urges the new Commissioner for Health and Food Safety to improve consumer protection
September 18, 2014
OECD: Reducing children’s exposure to chemicals
OECD publishes report of expert workshop on children’s exposure to chemicals; identifies research gaps
September 18, 2014
Autism on the rise
New study analyzes number and wages of auxiliary health providers, finds increase in autism prevalence
