ChemSec revisits the “hazard vs. risk” debate in chemicals management; argues on the superiority of hazard-based approach
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February 26, 2016
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January 21, 2015
ECHA prioritizes CMR substances for risk management
The European Chemicals Agency published a new report on carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic substances (CMRs)
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August 12, 2020
Mandatory updating of REACH dossiers
European Commission’s implementing regulation makes updating of REACH dossiers mandatory, sets defined deadlines for specific cases according to updates’ complexity
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February 6, 2019
Report on saving chemicals management costs
OECD publishes report reviewing the reduction of chemicals management costs due to its programs; €300 million annually in savings estimated from reducing trade barriers, avoiding duplicate testing
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August 3, 2022
Research defines PFAS planetary boundary and calculates human health costs
Scientists suggest per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in environmental media represent a new planetary boundary that has been exceeded; calculate that regulatory action on PFAS use and remediation may provide substantial economic benefits through reduction of health-related costs
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February 25, 2014
German printing ink ordinance only in 2016
Paper Technology Foundation holds seminar in February 2014, German printing ink ordinance not to be expected before 2016
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July 4, 2017
Contaminants in food
German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) publishes special issue on contaminants in food; groups and origins of contaminants, risk perception and exposure estimation covered
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May 14, 2019
EU elections: NGOs call for action on chemicals
European NGOs publish manifestos ahead of EU parliamentary elections calling for action on a range of issues including exposure to hazardous chemicals, EDCs, and a clean circular economy
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November 26, 2015
Consultation on risk management of nanomaterial uses
ProSafe project asks experts for input on risk management and innovation of nanotechnology
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October 2, 2017
BfR: 18th Meeting on consumer goods and FCMs
German Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) publishes minutes of advisory committee meeting discussing European and German legislation on FCMs, migration issues, novel substances for food contact
