INTERNATIONAL
ICH revises guideline for reproductive toxicity testing
OECD…
…reviews the fixed concentration procedure (FCP)
…validates the IL-8 Luc assay
…publishes report on in vitro developmental neurotoxicity testing
…updates the QSAR Toolbox
EUROPE
REACH…
…Consultations on nine potential substances of very high concern (SVHCs)
…Calls for comments on PAHs
…Other items of interest
Classification and labelling…
…Proposals for harmonised classification and labelling
…RAC opinions on harmonised classification and labelling
Biocidal Products Regulation
…Consultation on exclusion criteria derogations
EFSA…
…Opinion on rum and grill flavourings
…Safety evaluation of food enzymes produced using genetically modified bacteria
…Assessment of animal feed additives
…Database of microorganisms used in industrial production of feed additives and food enzymes
…Conclusions on the safety of two pesticides
…Rapporteur assessment reports (RARs) on pesticides
…Publication of opinions on two ‘basic substance’ applications
EMA assesses African plum tree bark
ANSES…
…proposes occupational exposure limits (OELs) for six chemicals
…reports on health risk of fipronil in eggs
KEMI investigates the bisphenol family of chemicals
UNITED KINGDOM
COT discusses the risks of chromium in the diet of infants and children
UNITED STATES
NTP issues toxicology and carcinogenicity reports of indole-3-carbinol and TBBPA-DBPE
TCEQ issues three Development Support Documents (DSDs)
REST OF THE WORLD
Canadian agencies publish screening assessments on chlorhexidine and sulphide compounds
NICNAS public report on sodium lauroyl glycinate