New study shows that xenoestrogens triclosan, octylphenol stimulate growth of breast cancer cells via an estrogen-receptor dependent pathway
April 3, 2014
Gold standard for detection of free BPA
New study evaluates how to avoid inadvertent contamination in serum samples for analysis of unconjugated, free BPA
April 2, 2014
Opinion: TTIP is a remarkable opportunity
The transatlantic trade agreement could bring EU and US chemical regulation closer while maintaining high standards, argues CEFIC director
April 2, 2014
20% of companies registered wrongly under REACH
REACH enforcement project finds non-compliance amongst registrants, REACH forum to focus next on chemical phase out
April 2, 2014
European Commission on nanomaterial inventory
European Commission and Member States to weigh options for increasing transparency on nanomaterial use
April 2, 2014
TTC: EFSA found guilty of maladministration
European Ombudsman condemns EFSA twice for maladministration, EFSA’s TTC evaluation biased towards TTC
April 1, 2014
Standardizing Benchmark Dose (BMD) calculations
New study assesses reliability of standardized Benchmark Dose calculations, more dose groups and lower number of animals make for better BMD model
April 1, 2014
New FPF report: Standardized BMD modeling
New study develops a standardized approach to BMD modeling, allows for the batch-calculation of BMDs and BMDLs of large dose response data sets
April 1, 2014
Europa: Chemicals to be evaluated 2014-2016
ECHA adopts substance evaluation plan for 2014-2016; includes several food contact substances
April 1, 2014
NGO re-launches Chemical Health Monitor
HEAL re-launches website to inform patients and the public of chemical risks
