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Diversity is key to expanding frontiers of future science, says renowned space scientist at ECETOC 40th anniversary celebration
The key to expanding the frontiers of future science is ‘gender diversity’ and inspiring the younger generation, according to one of Europe’s leading space scientists, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock....
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Workshop reviews advances in Environmental Exposure Modelling: Bridging the Gap between Research and Application
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Advances in Environmental Exposure Modelling:
Bridging the Gap between Research and Application.
ECETOC Workshop held 4-5 May 2017, Brussels
Brussels, March 2018.
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Publication of the 2017 ECETOC Annual Report
In preparation for the 2018 Annual General Meeting and 40th Anniversary event on 21st March, we are pleased to announce the publication of the ECETOC 2017 Annual Report which provides an overview of t...
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New ECETOC Targeted Risk Assessment (TRA) Report addresses technical questions on the TRA Tool
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Since the introduction of the TRA in 2004, many thousands of users have downloaded the tool and its supporting technical guidance from the ECETOC website. In addition to the guidance...
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Olivier de Matos succeeds Dr Alan Poole as Secretary General of ECETOC
Brussels, October 2017
Olivier de Matos succeeds Dr Alan Poole as Secretary General of ECETOC
Before being appointed Secretary General of ECETOC, Olivier de Matos was Managing Director at Burson...
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In a nutshell: Improvement of the OECD 306 screening test: 2015 workshop and subsequent ring test
Brussels, September 2017.
Previous ECETOC workshops recommended a series of modifications and enhancements to existing OECD biodegradation screening tests (BSTs) to deliver more robust methods for...
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MAK and BAT Values 2017 (German Version) now online
Thanks to @Andrea Hartwig and @Heidrun Greim for the following announcement:
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WHO review of the use of chemical-specific adjustment factors (CSAF) and their relevance to applying “uncertainty factors” to health-based guidance values
ECETOC members have shown an interest in the WHO review of the use of chemical-specific adjustment factors (CSAF) and their relevance to applying “uncertainty factors” to health-based guidance...
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Publication of ECETOC e-Newsletter issue 33, Summer 2017
The Summer 2017 issue of the ECETOC e-newsletter is now available for download at https://goo.gl/5g78aZ
In this issue:
ECETOC launches a public directory of exposure data sources and exposure...
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ECETOC launches a public directory of exposure data sources and exposure tools
The Human Exposure Assessment Tools Database (heatDB) is a resource for risk assessors to use to quickly search and locate human exposure tools and data available in the public domain.
Available so...
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The GreenFacts Initiative: Circular economy: what, why, where and who?
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Humanity consumes more goods and services than what is sustainable, in terms of natural resources. Circular economy aims to increase efficiency of use, in order to prevent t...
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News and Updates from CAAT
CAAT Academy is an extension of a joint venture of Johns Hopkins University Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT) and CAAT-Europe (University of Konstanz). CAAT Academy connects experts f...
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Publication of ECETOC e-Newsletter issue 32, Spring 2017
The Spring 2017 issue of the ECETOC e-newsletter is now available for download at https://goo.gl/q7H7xZ
In this issue:
Seven Steps for the Identification of Endocrine Disrupting Properties (EC...
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ECETOC develops Seven Steps for the Identification of Endocrine Disrupting Properties (ECETOC 7SI-ED)
ECETOC develops Seven Steps for the Identification of
Endocrine Disrupting Properties (ECETOC 7SI-ED)
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Brussels, March 2017
In response to the ‘Outline of draft Guidance Docu...
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ECETOC publishes report on Biodegradation Default Half-Life Values
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Brussels, May 2017
Biodegradation is a key process for breaking down and finally removing chemicals from the environment. The biodegradation half-life time is a key input parameter fo...
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In a nutshell: Chemical respiratory allergy – clinical information and how to use it and improve it
Brussels, March 2017
A variety of natural and man-made materials can cause allergic sensitisation of the respiratory tract in susceptible individuals. However, the mechanisms involved in the develo...
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ECETOC 2016 Annual Report Published
In preparation for the 2017 Annual General Meeting and Annual Technical Meeting, we are pleased to announce the publication of the ECETOC 2016 Annual Report, downloadable from https://goo.gl/IYxUyP. T...
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OECD launches collaborative tool Effectopedia , an ‘encyclopedia’ of adverse outcome pathways (AOPs)
Effectopedia has been developed by the OECD as a collaborative online tool where AOP experts can build quantitative models using experimental data. Read more at https://www.effectopedia.org/...
ECETOC is delighted to welcome Arkema as its latest member company
A specialty chemicals global major, with 3 business segments – High Performance Materials, Industrial Specialties, and Coating Solutions – and globally recognised brands, the Arkema Group operates...
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Winter 2016 ECETOC e-newsletter published
Dear Readers,
2016 has been another productive year for ECETOC. One of the highlights was the launch last May of the new ECETOC website, which introduces ‘Topics’ pages grouping information, pu...
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In a Nutshell: Guidance on assessment and application of Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs) relevant to the Endocrine System
Various European chemical regulations do not allow the marketing or use of substances known to have endocrine disrupting properties – chemicals that induce adverse effects in humans and/or wildlife...
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Task Force report on guidance for effective use of human exposure data in risk assessment of chemicals
To understand and predict health risks posed by exposure to substances it is necessary to interpret both the toxic properties and the potential exposure to that substance:
Risk = Fn(Hazard, Exposur...
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In a nutshell: Freshwater ecotoxicity as an impact category in life cycle assessment
Brussels, November 2016
Freshwater is a vital component in the global ecosystem. Freshwater is a unique environmental habitat and also essential for human life. Freshwater pollution not only poses...