INTERNATIONAL
IARC…
…releases new monograph on isobutyl nitrite, β-picoline and four acrylates
…evaluates some industrial chemical intermediates and solvents
JECFA summary and conclusions on certain food additives
OECD…
…Draft test guidelines
…Updated detailed review and validation report of the Pig-a gene mutation assay
…New test guideline for in vitro eye damage
…Draft guidance on dermal absorption
WHO ECDD reviews some psychoactive substances
ILSI releases functional foods monograph
EUROPE
REACH…
…Deliberations on substances of very high concern (SVHCs)
…New Chesar version released
…Updated guidance for nanomaterials
…Planned extension of completeness check
…Insights on dossier evaluation
…Toxicity testing proposals involving vertebrate animals for four substances
…Call for comments and evidence in preparation for restriction dossiers
Classification and labelling…
…Proposal for harmonised classification and labelling on six substances
…RAC opinions on harmonised classification and labelling of ten substances
Biocidal Products Regulation
…BPC opinions on four active substances
EFSA…
…Evaluations of flavouring substances
…Opinion of the health risks of ochratoxin A (OTA) in foo
…Opinion on phthalates in food-contact materials (FCMs)
…Safety of lacto-N-tetraose (LNT) as a novel foo
…Conclusions on the safety of three food enzymes
…Acceptability of calcium lignosulfonate as a previous cargo for fats and oils
…Assessment reports on three pesticide active substances
…Evaluations of monkfruit extract and acacia gum
…Assessments of feed additives
…Updated statement on chlorpyrifos-methyl
…Conclusion on the safety of the pesticidal use of mancozeb and dimethyl disulphide
EuroMix handbook for mixtures risk assessment
EMA…
…Releases information on pharmaceutical excipients including ethanol
…Considers three herbal medicinal products
SCCS evaluates five cosmetic ingredients
DECOS evaluations of hydrogenated terphenyl, cadmium and MIBK
ANSES occupational exposure limits (OELs) for dust
UNITED KINGDOM
HSE publishes new workplace exposure limits (WELs)
COT December meeting
UNITED STATES
New chemicals added to Proposition 65 List
NTP releases technical report on carbon nanotubes
EPA…
…Draft IRIS review protocol for certain PCBs
…Releases PPRTV documents
Draft ATSDR toxicological profiles covering nine chemicals of concern made available
TCEQ issues final Development Support Document (DSD) on specific diisocyanates
REST OF THE WORLD
Health Canada consultation on boron in drinking water
Six Canadian draft screening assessments made available
APVMA issues public release summaries on bixlozone and mesotrion
Safe Work Australia exposure standards report
NICNAS reports on five industrial chemicals