http://chemicalwatch.com/newsLatest news from Chemical WatchSat, 04 Feb 2012 04:30 GMT180SaturdaySundayhttp://chemicalwatch.com/9836?rss=newsFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00 GMTHalf of those initially thought suitable are not, says ECHAhttp://chemicalwatch.com/9839?rss=newsFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00 GMTSurvey results are a "comforting message", says agencyhttp://chemicalwatch.com/9841?rss=newsFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00 GMTThe European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology (ECETOC) is to hold a workshop on 3 May in Brussels to present the new third version of its Targeted Risk...http://chemicalwatch.com/9842?rss=newsFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00 GMTECHA has reopened an animal testing consultation for the substance 2,5-furandione and its dihydro-, mono-C15-20-alkenyl derivatives, for information relating to...http://chemicalwatch.com/9820?rss=newsThu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00 GMTECHA has announced its intention to submit proposals for five substances as SVHCs based on their carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic properties. The...http://chemicalwatch.com/9832?rss=newsThu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00 GMTThe European Commission has published its final opinion on the toxicity and assessment of chemical mixtures, which takes into account issues raised during a...http://chemicalwatch.com/9833?rss=newsThu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00 GMTECHA is holding a workshop on 2-3 February aimed at lead registrants which can be viewed via live web stream.http://chemicalwatch.com/9819?rss=newsWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00 GMTGreen MEPs, NGO call for action to reduce the use of potentially dangerous substances in children's productshttp://chemicalwatch.com/9803?rss=newsWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00 GMTFirst declarations covering nanomaterials produced, imported and distributed in 2012 to be reported in 2013http://chemicalwatch.com/9809?rss=newsWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00 GMTSpanish scientists investigating the effects of perfluorooctane sulphonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in chemical mixtures have concluded that...http://chemicalwatch.com/9814?rss=newsWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00 GMTThe European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) has updated its guidance document on late pre-registration, which provides practical information for companies...http://chemicalwatch.com/9817?rss=newsWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00 GMTThe Institute for Technology Assessment of the Austrian Academy of Sciences has published an overview of nanomaterials and occupational health under its...http://chemicalwatch.com/9818?rss=newsWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00 GMTProducers represented by the Polyelectrolyte Producers Group and French company SNF have launched an appeal against a recent ruling of the EU General Court...http://chemicalwatch.com/9815?rss=newsWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00 GMTThe European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published a summary report from the joint JRC Nanotechnology event and 2nd ENPRA Stakeholders...http://chemicalwatch.com/9813?rss=newsWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00 GMTThe European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has extended the consultation deadline for comments on its opinion on fragrance...http://chemicalwatch.com/9800?rss=newsTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTProposals would see pharmaceuticals monitored in surface waters for the first timehttp://chemicalwatch.com/9799?rss=newsTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTRestriction, HCLs and substance evaluation compete for resourceshttp://chemicalwatch.com/9791?rss=newsMon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTThe European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) has published three new emission scenario documents (ESDs) for biocidal products covering private and public...http://chemicalwatch.com/9789?rss=newsMon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTDanish public interest group the Ecological Council is conducting a three-year project to draw up proposals for EU regulation of combined chemical exposures,...http://chemicalwatch.com/9790?rss=newsMon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTThe European Commission has published in the Official Journal amendments to the EU Regulation concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals, to take...http://chemicalwatch.com/9788?rss=newsMon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTThe European Commission has requested an opinion from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) regarding the safety of hair dye substances and...http://chemicalwatch.com/9776?rss=newsThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTCefic to seek possible explanations from its membershttp://chemicalwatch.com/9778?rss=newsThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTIn Germany the city of Cologne has introduced specific purchasing rules on the chemical content of and emissions from toys, furniture and sports equipment to be...http://chemicalwatch.com/9768?rss=newsThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTCroatia has published draft regulations implementing the EU regulation requiring authorisation for six substances under REACH into national law. The substances,...http://chemicalwatch.com/9773?rss=newsThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTGreek scientists have concluded that endocrine disrupting chemicals may play a significant role in contributing to the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver...http://chemicalwatch.com/9766?rss=newsThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTThe Serbian Chemicals Agency has published a final decision amending the criteria on the amount, method of calculation and payment of fees for verification of...http://chemicalwatch.com/9771?rss=newsThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTScientists have reviewed evidence on the impact of endocrine-disrupting compounds on female reproductive health, in an article published in Molecular and...http://chemicalwatch.com/9763?rss=newsThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTThe European Commission has requested the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER) to prepare an opinion on the risk to children from...http://chemicalwatch.com/9764?rss=newsThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTECHA has launched consultations on harmonised classification and labelling (HCL) for three substances: cis-Tricos-9-ene (Muscalure) etofenprox fenpyrazamine...http://chemicalwatch.com/9767?rss=newsThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTThe European Cosmetics Association, formerly named Colipa, has announced it has changed its name to Cosmetics Europe — The Personal Care Association.http://chemicalwatch.com/9758?rss=newsWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTDanes see a place outside of REACH for EU policies on EDCs, combination effects and nanohttp://chemicalwatch.com/9755?rss=newsWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTInstitute highlights impact of carcinogens and notes potential risks associated with nanomaterialshttp://chemicalwatch.com/9746?rss=newsWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTThe European Food Safety Authority has published details of the new legislation concerning plastics used in food contact materials, commonly referred to as the...http://chemicalwatch.com/9749?rss=newsWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTScientists have published a review article examining the potential for bisphenol A (BPA) to act as a potent endocrine disrupting chemical through non-classical...http://chemicalwatch.com/9752?rss=newsWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTIndustry researchers have published an approach for calculating the derived no-effect levels (DNELs) required by REACH for petroleum substances, in the journal...http://chemicalwatch.com/9751?rss=newsWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTScientists have published information on a method which could help to identify pathways involved in cellular responses to nano substances. The research team,...http://chemicalwatch.com/9747?rss=newsWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTThe European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its scientific strategy for 2012-2016. The strategy outlines the main objectives of the organisation for...http://chemicalwatch.com/9745?rss=newsWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTThe ECHA has announced the guidance on the compilation of safety data sheets (SDSs) is now available in 22 EU languages.http://chemicalwatch.com/9728?rss=newsMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTReport provides "early snapshot" of levels of awareness and understandinghttp://chemicalwatch.com/9731?rss=newsMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTCiting REACH text, Commission concludes that OR obligations go beyond registrationhttp://chemicalwatch.com/9724?rss=newsMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTPAN-Europe claims that food safety authority did not follow its own rules in convening TTC working grouphttp://chemicalwatch.com/9723?rss=newsMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTThe French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (Anses) has published a report on levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in...http://chemicalwatch.com/9732?rss=newsMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTThe European Commission's Scientific Committees on Consumer Safety (SCCS), on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (Scenihr) and on Health and...http://chemicalwatch.com/9727?rss=newsMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTThe Swedish Chemicals Agency (Kemi) has published the summary report from its annual Forum for Non-Toxic Environment, held on 17 November 2011 (CW 24 November...http://chemicalwatch.com/9716?rss=newsFri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTGerman researchers combine concentration addition and independent action in a tiered approachhttp://chemicalwatch.com/9714?rss=newsFri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTIndustry toxicology group evaluates linear polydimethylsiloxaneshttp://chemicalwatch.com/9715?rss=newsFri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTEU food authority calls on member states and stakeholders to submit information on PFAS in food by end of Januaryhttp://chemicalwatch.com/9698?rss=newsThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTRegulation will improve approvals' recognition among member stateshttp://chemicalwatch.com/9689?rss=newsThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTMost companies see chemical compliance activities growing over next five yearshttp://chemicalwatch.com/9701?rss=newsThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00 GMTDelay on agreeing priority substances under EU water framework Directive attributed to industry lobbying