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ECHA has updated guidance on applying the classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) regulation.It covers advice on the new hazard criteria for:E...
14 Nov 2024
UK - DEFRA Publishes Recommendations for the Adoption of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in UK Chemical Regulation
UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee (HSAC) has published an updated opinion and recommenda...
14 Nov 2024
EU - ECHA Publishes Report on Endocrine and Developmental Immunotoxicity Investigations in EOGRT Studies
ECHA has published the final report from a group of satellite projects resulting from the review of extended one-generation reproductive toxicity st...
14 Nov 2024
UK Biocides - Mycobacterial PT1 Claims to be Regulated under Medicines Regulations, not BPR
In accordance with Article 2 of the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), products which are covered by "other relevant regulations" are not within th...
Blue Frog Scientific is delighted to welcome Marianne Matzke as a Senior Consultant. Marianne has a wealth of experience in the assessment of emergi...
In its October meeting, the Member State Committee (MSC) agreed to identify triphenyl phosphate as a substance of very high concern, SVHC, because o...
23 Oct 2024
Global - Ethics and Scientific Necessity to Fast Animals in Regulatory Toxicity Studies Questioned
Overnight fasting of rats before collection of clinical pathology blood samples and necropsy has been common in toxicological studies for many years...
Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride (ADBAC/BKC (C12-16)) EC 270-325-2 approved for PT2 with start date of 01 July 2025. Manufacturers of...
23 Oct 2024
UK Biocides - HSE Consultation: Is There a Viable Alternative to Creosote as a Wood Preservative?
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is conducting a public consultation on the potential alternatives to Creosote as a wood preservative.Creoso...
The European Commission has published the 22nd Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) to CLP.The update includes a revision to the Annex VI table of...