INTERNATIONAL
IARC monograph on pentachlorophenol (PCP) and some related compounds
JECFA report on food additives
JMPR evaluation of pesticide residues
OECD QSAR Toolbox Version 4.3
EUROPE
REACH…
…RAC and SEAC opinions on restriction of PFCAs
…Proposal for the restriction of microplastics, formaldehyde and siloxanes
…New information regarding the UK withdrawal from the EU
…Integration of REACH registration data into (Q)SAR Toolbox
…Authorisation applications for the use of chromium trioxide
…Testing proposals involving vertebrate animals
…Updated format for authorisation applications
EFSA…
…Finalised guidance documents
…Flavouring evaluation of furan-2(5H)-one and 3,4-dimethyl-5-pentylidenefuran-2(5H)-one
…Opinion on the safety of poly((R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBH)
…Assessment of the toxicity of calystegines
…Consideration of the adjuvant (and consequent immunogenic) activity of food/feed proteins
…Conclusion on the safety of the food enzyme lysophospholipase
…Assessment reports on four pesticides
…Reports on a genetically modified maize strain expressing novel proteins
…Safety assessment of animal feed additives
…Conclusion on the safety of fenamiphos
EMA considers turmeric and artichoke as herbal medicinal products
DFG releases new issue of MAK value documentations
VKM assesses the health risks of energy drinks and caffeine
UNITED KINGDOM
COT…
…February meeting
…Statements on the risks of energy drinks and dietary contaminants
UNITED STATES
EPA updates the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory
REST OF THE WORLD
Canadian final screening assessments
NICNAS reports on two industrial chemicals