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We are hiring a new Science Manager!
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic scientist to join our Secretariat as Science Manager. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface of science, policy, and regul...
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January 2026 news from the Sec Gen
Dear colleagues and friends,
As we begin a new year, I would like to thank you for your continued engagement and trust in ECETOC. 2026 promises to be an exciting and dynamic year, and I am pleased...
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ECETOC launches Secondee Programme
Looking for an extra challenge? A next step to help develop your career? Consider applying for our Secondee Programme!
ECETOC is looking for early-career scientists currently working at a member co...
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Update from Blanca Serrano – September 2025
Dear members and friends,
As we enter the final third of the year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued engagement and support. We began the summer with a renewed Board of Admin...
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ECETOC Workshop Report Highlights Advances and Challenges in Biodegradation Testing Guidelines
Brussels, June 2025 – The European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals (ECETOC) has released its latest workshop report, “Overcoming challenges and advancing (bio)degradation guid...
ECETOC is hiring a new administrative assistant
We are looking for a new administrative assistant to permanently join our Brussels-based team - see the job description here and send us your application if you meet the criteria!...
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ECETOC Activity Update
Have a look at what's coming up in the next few weeks. If you're interested in taking part, get in contact with us!
DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TRA ENVIRONMENT SOFTWARE: ECETOC has contracted ProtoQSAR to...
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An update from the Secretary General
Dear All,
Science thrives on collaboration, and ECETOC’s impact is a direct result of your dedication, expertise, and willingness to engage in shaping the future of chemical risk assessment. Whet...
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Publication release: Use of clinical data for respiratory sensitisation classification
Brussels, 22 January 2025 – Chemical respiratory sensitisation, typically manifested as allergic asthma or allergic rhinitis, represents a severe health hazard. It is a two-step process whereby ini...
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We’re Hiring: Join the ECETOC Team as a Trainee!
Are you passionate about science, regulatory toxicology, and making a real-world impact at the intersection of industry, academia, and policy? ECETOC is excited to announce that we’re looking for a...
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Understanding the influence of time in biology for NGRA
Brussels, 9 October 2024 – In the transition from in vivo to in vitro toxicity testing, the influence of time has so far not received much attention. Therefore, the Centre for chemical safety asses...
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New Task Force on Chemical Risk Assessment of Plastic Additives
To support safer assessments of plastic additives and associated chemicals, ECETOC just launched a Task Force dedicated to evaluating the state of the science and applying risk assessment principles t...
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Launching Soon: Polymer Analytics Task Force
ECETOC is launching the Polymer Analytics Task Force to develop and standardize methods for analysing polymer properties essential for safety assessment. This initiative comes in response to the growi...
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Opportunities to get involved – Sept. 2024
Interested in recent updates and getting involved in ECETOC's work? Here's a look at a few upcoming initiatives:
Be the next ECETOC representative in the ECHA ED Expert Group.
We are looking for...
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Mid-year update from Blanca Serrano
Dear colleagues,
As we enter summer, I’m pleased to report that our Extraordinary General Meeting was a success. After pointing out last year’s accomplishments, we approved our new statutes and...
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ECETOC publication addresses Dose Level Selection in Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity Studies
Navigating the intricacies of dose level selection in toxicity studies poses significant challenges, particularly concerning the highest dose tested. To offer further analysis and guidance on this top...
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Scientists discuss how Quantitative Adverse Outcome Pathways can be used more effectively in EU chemical safety assessments
Brussels, 13 February 2024 – Toxicologists, biologists, and computational modellers came together at a workshop organised by the Centre for chemical safety assessment (ECETOC) to discuss how to deve...
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2024 New Year message from the Secretary General
Dear ECETOC Members and Stakeholders,
As we bid farewell to the successes of 2023, I am delighted to extend my warmest greetings all of you as we step into 2024.
Last year was marked by signific...
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ECETOC Task Force proposes a science-based testing strategy to predict if a chemical has the potential to disrupt the thyroid hormone system in humans
The ECETOC Thyroxine (T4) Task Force has developed a new science-based tiered testing strategy that aims to predict if substances have the potential to significantly disrupt the thyroid hormone sy...
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Task force highlights lack of data and tools for assessing consumers’ aggregate exposure to chemicals
Brussels, 11 December 2023 – A task force from the Centre for chemical safety assessment (ECETOC) has highlighted a lack of both good data and cross-industry-sector tools and guidance for assessing...
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ECETOC task force proposes three-tiered approach to targeted information requirements for polymers
Brussels, November 2023 – Scientists from the Centre for chemical safety assessment (ECETOC) have proposed a three-tier approach to standard information requirements for polymers where conventional...
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ECETOC releases Worker TRA Tool v3.2
ECETOC, the centre for chemical safety assessment, is excited to announce the release of the ECETOC Worker TRA Tool v3.2, following an extensive review by a group of experts to analyse its performance...
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Call for Nominations for a new Task Force: ‘Scientific perspective on discussions about DNT testing in OECD 443-studies’
ECETOC will soon launch a new Task Force on DNT Testing OECD 443-studies and is looking for experts to join from academia, regulatory bodies; NGOs or member companies.
The Task Force's objective is t...
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Further work from ECETOC on the performance of the TRA risk assessment screening tool – conservatism confirmed and refinements proposed
Brussels, 4 October 2023 – The ECETOC TRA-Worker Task Force has published further work on their comparisons of modelled results from the Targeted Risk Assessment (TRA) tool with actual measured data...
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