EUROPE
REACH
… ECHA newsletter – guest column by bibra scientists
… ECHA reports on progress in the use of alternative methods
… New version of Chesar (2.3) supports SCED-based consumer assessments
… Proposals for harmonised classification and labelling
… RAC opinions on the classification and labelling of seven substances
… Four substances of very high concern (SVHCs) added to ECHA’s “Candidate List”
… Proposed restriction of inorganic ammonium salts and bisphenol A (BPA)
… ECHA committees agree on proposals for restriction and authorisation
… Other items of interest
Biocidal Products Regulation
… Three transitional guidance documents published by ECHA
… ECHA launches R4BP 3.1.2 for biocides submissions
… Public consultations on potential candidates for substitution
Toxtree updated
ANSES guidance on health risk assessment of reproductive toxins/endocrine disruptors
… and toxicological profiles of five such candidate chemicals
More flavouring group evaluations from EFSA
EFSA considers allergenic foods and food ingredients
EFSA evaluates hexamethylene tetramine (HMT)
EFSA assessments of substances used in food-contact materials
EFSA dietary reference values (DRVs) – consideration of chromium(III)
EFSA assesses genetically modified oilseed rape
EFSA assessments of animal feed additives
EFSA concludes on two pesticides
EFSA opinions on ‘basic substance’ applications for sucrose and white willow bark
Herbal product assessments from EMA
SCENIHR finalises its opinion on the safety of nanosilver
Copper and 1,4-dichlorobenzene reviewed by SCOEL
UNITED KINGDOM
SACN draft report on carbohydrates and health
ACNFP applications for extension of use
COT verdict on HCHs and PFOS in the infant diet
UNITED STATES
New AEGLs for several airborne chemicals published by NRC (volume 17)
One final and four proposed development support documents (DSDs) from TCEQ
EPA finalises PPRTV documents on azodicarbonamide and guanidine compounds
REST OF THE WORLD
NICNAS updates Stage One chemicals list
NICNAS issues full public reports
Derquantel registration is considered by APVMA
APVMA report on occupational health and safety of fenthion
Health Canada approves diflufenzopyr-sodium
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