INTERNATIONAL

OECD report on alternative testing strategies in risk assessment of nanomaterials

ILSI reviews four proteins produced via genetically engineered organisms

EUROPE

No EU carcinogenicity classification for glyphosate

REACH…

…Read-across for multi-constituent substances and UVCBs

…More guidance on nanomaterial assessment

…Identification of substances of very high concern (SVHCs)

…Draft recommendation for authorisation list

…Reference DNELs for 1-bromopropane and diisopentylphthalate (DIPP)

…Evaluation on recycled rubber granules in synthetic turf

…Testing proposals involving vertebrate animals

Classification and labelling…

…Further proposals on harmonised classification and labelling

Biocidal Products Regulation

…Further guidance on BPR information requirements

…BPC opinions on active substances

EFSA…

…Opinions on ‘basic substance’ applications

…Rapporteur assessment reports (RARs) on three pesticides

…Conclusion on imazosulfuron

…Evaluation of guar gum (E 412) as a food additive

…Assessment of the safety of fatty amides as food-contact materials

…Reports on genetically modified crops

…Opinion on proline-specific oligopeptidase

…Opinion on a taxifolin-rich larch extract

…Safety assessments of animal feed additives

Investigating mineral oil hydrocarbons for EFSA

EMA…

…Issues herbal product assessments

…Publishes guidance for veterinary drugs

DECOS carcinogenicity reports on 1,2-dibromoethane and vinyl chloride

SCOEL releases ten occupational exposure limit reports

UNITED KINGDOM

PHE report on vitamin D

SACN update on folic acid

UNITED STATES

ACGIH occupational exposure values – 2017 updated booklets

NTP finalises toxicology report on o-chloropyridine

REST OF THE WORLD

APVMA issues public release summary on cloquintocet acid

NICNAS releases IMAP assessments

Canadian agencies issue screening reports on environmental chemicals