Date News Country/Region Source
22-May-12 Key REACH players discuss risk management options subscribers only Europe
22-May-12 EU Commission publishes test methods relating to nickel exposure Europe
21-May-12 EU trade group urges India to not copy REACH subscribers only India
21-May-12 US groups take legal action to defend listing of styrene as possible carcinogen subscribers only United States
21-May-12 Toy industry unhappy with German action on toy safety subscribers only Europe, Germany
21-May-12 US researchers study occurence of BPS in receipts and currency bills United States
21-May-12 FDA warns of skin creams containing mercury United States
21-May-12 Taiwan promotes supplementary nomination programme subscribers only Taiwan
21-May-12 Sweden launches consultation on lead in consumer goods Europe
21-May-12 China issues Q1 stats on scientific research record notification subscribers only China
21-May-12 Scientist advocates priority list of nanoparticles in water India
21-May-12 Mononitrile category data revised under US HPV programme United States
18-May-12 Leading scientists call for action on developmental exposure to chemicals subscribers only Multinational bodies
18-May-12 Work on North American monitoring database progresses subscribers only Multinational bodies
18-May-12 US NGO asks ACC to justify HFR manufacturers’ adherence to Responsible Care principles United States
18-May-12 Washington state NGO petitions for TDCPP to be designated chemical of high concern to children subscribers only United States
18-May-12 California proposes amendments to regulatory levels for 1,3-butadiene, chloroform, methanol United States
18-May-12 Swiss survey concludes consumer knowledge of nanotechnology has decreased Switzerland
18-May-12 US EPA solicits methyl bromide critical-use exemptions and data on alternatives United States
18-May-12 UK government postpones decision on animal experiment disclosures United Kingdom
18-May-12 OSHA extends comment period on scientific integrity policy United States
17-May-12 US lawmakers call for action on halogenated flame retardants subscribers only United States
17-May-12 WHO convenes human health risk assessment network subscribers only Multinational bodies
17-May-12 China issues draft standards on GLP China
17-May-12 US Representatives write to OMB about confidentiality concerns subscribers only United States
17-May-12 Macedonia publishes two pieces of draft chemicals legislation subscribers only Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of 3E
17-May-12 Joint German study into health effects of exposure to low levels of nanoparticles Germany
17-May-12 Efsa tells MEPs it refutes bias allegations Europe
17-May-12 EU scientific committee says mercury in light bulbs unlikely to pose risk to children subscribers only Europe
17-May-12 Industry asks for clarification over existing nano biocidal actives where new data has emerged Europe