Leading scientists call for action on developmental exposure to chemicals Breaking News
18-May-12
Scientists draft white paper calling for a policy and public health response
May monthly briefing
ECHA puts synergies centre stage as staff cuts loom
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Work on North American monitoring database progresses
18-May-12
CEC supports development of Mexico's environmental and human health monitoring capacity
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US lawmakers call for action on halogenated flame retardants
17-May-12
US Senator writes to EPA and CPSC regarding flame retardant safety and standards
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WHO convenes human health risk assessment network
17-May-12
Network will identify needs and facilitate information exchange and cooperation
Europe
- 18 May: Swiss survey concludes consumer knowledge of nanotechnology has decreased
- 17 May: Efsa tells MEPs it refutes bias allegations
- 17 May: Joint German study into health effects of exposure to low levels of nanoparticles
- 17 May: Norway publishes guide to nanotechnology at work
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17 May:
EU scientific committee says mercury in light bulbs unlikely to pose risk to children
Asia
- 17 May: China accepts final batch of 208 existing substances for inventory
- 17 May: China issues draft standards on GLP
- 16 May: India delays implementation of cosmetics rules
- 16 May: China tightens shipment inspections in southern ports
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14 May:
Japan puts weight behind global mercury convention
Americas
- 18 May: US NGO asks ACC to justify HFR manufacturers’ adherence to Responsible Care principles
- 18 May: California proposes amendments to regulatory levels for 1,3-butadiene, chloroform, methanol
- 18 May: OSHA extends comment period on scientific integrity policy
- 18 May: US EPA solicits methyl bromide critical-use exemptions and data on alternatives
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18 May:
Washington state NGO petitions for TDCPP to be designated chemical of high concern to children
Risk Assessment
- 17 May: US NTP publishes toxicity data for ortho-phthalaldehyde and metal working fluids
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17 May:
EU Commission research centre publishes report on developmental neurotoxicity conference
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17 May:
OECD publishes report on scientific evidence relating to skin sensitisation pathways
- 15 May: Ecetoc publishes annual report
- 11 May: Researchers find environmental toxicants can promote transgenerational epigenetic effects in laboratory animals
Other News
- 9 May: Green credentials to become increasing differentiator for mobile phone companies
- 2 May: UN calls for comments on PFOS alternatives
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25 Apr:
Egypt introduces new requirements for textile and leather imports
- 18 Apr: Turkey amends cosmetics regulation
- 17 Apr: Groups target Australia in cosmetics animal test ban
Chemical Watch Forum
- Authorization – Gyula Kortvelyessy (16-May-12)
- How to calculate LEV efficacy? – Andy Gillies (14-May-12)
- REACH Registration numbers - Why are the suppliers hiding them? – Linda Heughebaert (11-May-12)
- "No let up in REACH/CLP" Article in MAY Chemical Watch Briefing – Desmond Waight (9-May-12)
- Implications of the C&L Inventory Come to the fore - Article in April 2012 monthly briefing – Phil Rowley (4-May-12)
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