INTERNATIONAL
IARC evaluations on nine chemicals of interest
Update to the ICH Guideline on reproductive/developmental toxicity
EUROPE
REACH…
…Consultations on five potential substances of very high concern (SVHCs)
…Draft recommendation for additions to Authorisation List
…Calls for evidence relating to workplace exposure limits for asbestos and cadmium substances
…EU Chemicals Legislation Finder (EUCLEF) goes liv
…Testing proposals involving vertebrate animals for 13 substances
Classification and labelling…
…Proposal for harmonised classification and labelling on 12 substances
Biocidal Products Regulation
…BPC opinions on three active substances
EFSA…
…Scientific opinion on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in food
…Evaluation of hydrogenated poly-1-decene as a food additive
…Opinion on the health risks of glycoalkaloids (GAs) in food and feed
…In other news…
JRC status report on alternatives to animal testing
SCCS evaluates dihydroxyacetone (DHA) in hair dyes
DECOS evaluates emissions from iron and steel founding
UNITED KINGDOM
COC…
…Finalises guidance on cancer risk for less-than-lifetime exposure
…Recent carcinogenicity discussions
COT…
…Annual report for 2019
…March meeting
…Framework for the risk assessment of flavourings in ENDS
UNITED STATES
ATSDR finalises four toxicological profiles
TCEQ issues revised draft Development Support Document (DSD) on ethylene oxide
REST OF THE WORLD
NICNAS reports on several industrial chemicals
APVMA issues public release summary on tetraniliprole
Canadian experts release five draft screening assessments