INTERNATIONAL
Update on the ICH guideline on elemental impurities
EUROPE
EFSA/ECHA publish guidance on the identification of endocrine disruptors
REACH…
…Call for continued REACH co-operation
…Consultation on updating the Authorisation List entries for four phthalates
…RAC and SEAC opinions on restriction and authorisation
…Calls for comments on substances hazardous to skin
…Testing proposals involving vertebrate animals for 13 substances
…Updated sector use map
Classification and labelling…
…Proposals for harmonised classification and labelling on five substances
…RAC opinions on harmonised classification and labelling
Biocidal Products Regulation…
…BPC opinions on three active substances
…New R4BP version
EFSA…
…Advice on communication of uncertainty in scientific assessments
…Revision of vitamin D tolerable upper intake level in infants
…Assessments of novel foods
…Evaluation of genetically modified maize
…Consideration of five animal feed additives
…Scientific opinion on opium alkaloids in poppy seeds
…External scientific report on mycotoxin toxicity
…Update of cumulative assessment groups for neurotoxic pesticides
…Conclusions on the safety of rimsulfuron
…Assessment reports on three pesticides
Danish EPA on the combination effects of pesticides
UNITED KINGDOM
COT finalises three statements
SACN reviews the public health impact of saturated fats
UNITED STATES
New chemical added to Proposition 65 List
EPA releases updated PPRTV document for gadolinium and salts
US agencies discuss the impact of e-cigarettes
REST OF THE WORLD
APVMA issues public release summary on amicarbazone
NICNAS reports on four industrial chemicals
Canadian draft screening assessments