Date News Country/Region Source
22-Feb-12 UNEP publishes two studies in the run up to Rio+20 subscribers only Multinational bodies
22-Feb-12 EU consumer groups welcome preliminary scientific opinion on TCEP subscribers only Europe
22-Feb-12 Scientists find significant intake of phthalates, BPA through skin Denmark, United States
22-Feb-12 Scientists recommend research into chemical effects on puberty subscribers only Italy
22-Feb-12 Researchers consider environmental transformations of silver nanoparticles United States
22-Feb-12 Dow appeals ECHA compliance check decision on DPMA dossier subscribers only Europe
22-Feb-12 ECHA reminds registrants to check declared company size Europe
22-Feb-12 California proposes to add four substances to Proposition 65 United States
22-Feb-12 Ukraine consults on amendments to detergents regulation Ukraine
22-Feb-12 US EPA reinstates maximum observed constituent concentrations for hazardous waste United States
22-Feb-12 US EPA publishes list of new substances covered by TSCA section 5 United States
22-Feb-12 Albania approves chemical restriction list subscribers only Albania
22-Feb-12 US EPA amends SNUR for tris carbamoyl triazine United States
22-Feb-12 California publishes information on arsenic United States
22-Feb-12 US EPA publishes IRIS summary and review of tetrahydrofuran United States
21-Feb-12 EFSA postpones opinion on TTC as disagreement continues subscribers only Europe
21-Feb-12 US FDA opens comment period on ACC petition to amend food additive regulations subscribers only United States
21-Feb-12 ECHA adds warning to C&L Inventory about non-classifieds subscribers only Europe
21-Feb-12 Belgium to publish decree in 2012 on building product emissions subscribers only Europe
21-Feb-12 Japan acts to remove pigments containing higher levels of PCBs Japan
21-Feb-12 Scientists investigate how BPA increases ovarian cancer growth Poland
21-Feb-12 Study adds to evidence that PCB exposure can reduce birth weight Europe
21-Feb-12 New Zealand publishes risk reports on chemicals and emerging technologies New Zealand
20-Feb-12 EU Commission EDC report calls for urgent, concerted action subscribers only Europe
20-Feb-12 US EPA finalises assessment of dioxin non-cancer health effects subscribers only United States
20-Feb-12 EU toy industry would support lower lead limit values subscribers only Europe
20-Feb-12 US study finds cadmium, lead reduce pregnancy success subscribers only United States
20-Feb-12 EU silicone industry responds to findings of phthalates in baby bottles Europe
20-Feb-12 Study shows low level cadmium exposure linked to learning disabilities United States
20-Feb-12 Scientists reveal risk of PAH exposure from pavement coating United States