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[All] Modification of existing MRLs for propaquizafop in various crops
(http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4402)
EFSA Journal 2016; 14(2):4402 - published:19 February 2016
[All] Setting of a temporary maximum residue level for mepiquat in cultivated fungi
(http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4315)
EFSA Journal 2016; 14(2):4315 - published:18 February 2016
[All] Modification of existing MRLs for acetamiprid in various crops
(http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4385)
EFSA Journal 2016; 14(2):4385 - published:16 February 2016
[All] Setting of import tolerances for fenpyrazamine in cane fruits and blueberries
(http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4384)
EFSA Journal 2016; 14(2):4384 - published:5 February 2016
[All] Modification of the existing maximum residue level for pyriproxyfen in bananas
(http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4387)
EFSA Journal 2016; 14(1):4387 - published:4 February 2016[All] Modification of the existing MRLs for dimethomorph in various crops
(http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4381)
EFSA Journal 2016;14(1):4381 - published:27 January 2016
[All] Modification of the existing MRL for trifloxystrobin in celeriacs
(http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4383)
EFSA Journal 2016;14(1):4383 - published:26 January 2016
[All] Review of the existing MRLs for triadimenol
(www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4377)
EFSA Journal 2016;14(1):4377 - published:18 January 2016
[All] Review of the existing MRLs for fenpyroximate
(www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4382)
EFSA Journal 2016;14(1):4382 - published:15 January 2016
[All] Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance ethofumesate
(http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4374)
EFSA Journal 2016;14(1):4374 - published:19 January 2016
[Human exposure] European Commission publishes Regulation restricting NPEs in textiles
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published: 14 January 2016
[Human exposure] European Commission issues decision on HBCDD authorisation
(https://chemicalwatch.com/44498/european-commission-issues-decision-on-hbcdd-authorisation)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published: 13 January 2016
[Human exposure] OECD issues guidance on characterising UVCB hydrocarbons
(https://chemicalwatch.com/44469/oecd-issues-guidance-on-characterising-uvcb-hydrocarbons)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published: 12 January 2016
[Human exposure, terrestrial food] Modification of existing MRL for prothioconazole in sunflower seeds
(http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4371)
EFSA Journal 2015;13(12):4371 - published:21 December 2015
[Human exposure] Echa calls for restriction on lead stabilisers in PVC
(https://chemicalwatch.com/44152/echa-calls-for-restriction-on-lead-stabilisers-in-pvc)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published: 16 December 2015
[Human exposure] Danish report points to dangers of inhaled nanomaterials
(https://chemicalwatch.com/44021/danish-report-points-to-dangers-of-inhaled-nanomaterials)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published: 9 December 2015
[Air] Phase-down of fluorinated gases essential to reduce effect on climate
EEA Newsletter – published: 9 December 2015
[All compartments] Echa consults on substance identity profile proposals
(https://chemicalwatch.com/43873/echa-consults-on-substance-identity-profile-proposals)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published: 30 November 2015
[Air; Human Exposure] Many Europeans still exposed to harmful air pollution (http://www.eea.europa.eu/media/newsreleases/many-europeans-still-exposed-to-air-pollution-2015?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Air+quality+report_CRM&utm_content=Air+quality+report_CRM+CID_7654b09468aaf0955b6d7147aa74a321&utm_source=EEA%20Newsletter&utm_term=Read%20more)
EEA News – published: 30 November 2015
[All compartments] BfR produces decision matrix for regulating EDCs (https://chemicalwatch.com/43689/bfr-produces-decision-matrix-for-regulating-edcs)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published: 24 November 2015
[All compartments] Echa proposes 11 substances for authorisation list (https://chemicalwatch.com/43621/echa-proposes-11-substances-for-authorisation-list)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published: 18 November 2015
[Human exposure] Summary report - Exposure to carcinogens and work-related cancer: A review of assessment methods (https://osha.europa.eu/en/oshnews/summary-report-exposure-carcinogens-and-work-related-cancer-review-assessment-methods)
OSHA Newsletter – published 26 October 2015
[Aquatic food, water] Cosmetics Europe advocates phase-out of microplastics (https://chemicalwatch.com/43109/cosmetics-europe-advocates-phase-out-of-microplastics)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published 22 October 2015
[All compartments] Criteria for evaluating ecotoxicity data ready for use (https://chemicalwatch.com/42930/criteria-for-evaluating-ecotoxicity-data-ready-for-use)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published 8 October 2015
[All compartments] 'Alternatives available' for formaldehyde-based biocides (https://chemicalwatch.com/42922/alternatives-available-for-formaldehyde-based-biocides)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published 8 October 2015
[Human exposure] Germany to propose diisocyanates restriction by July (https://chemicalwatch.com/42893/germany-to-propose-diisocyanates-restriction-by-july)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published 7 October 2015
[All compartments] EU working group selects priority petroleum, coal stream substances (https://chemicalwatch.com/42767/eu-working-group-selects-priority-petroleum-coal-stream-substances)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published 1 October 2015
[Human exposure] ICCA says EDC safe exposure levels should be accepted (https://chemicalwatch.com/37427/icca-says-edc-safe-exposure-levels-should-be-accepted)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published: 30 September 2015
[All compartments] Echa Board of Appeal rules on substance evaluation process (https://chemicalwatch.com/37345/echa-board-of-appeal-rules-on-substance-evaluation-process)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published: 24 September 2015
[All compartments] Sweden aims to cut use of PFAS (https://chemicalwatch.com/37272/sweden-aims-to-cut-use-of-pfas)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published: 22 September 2015
[Air] Europe continues to phase out ozone layer-damaging chemicals (http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/europe-continues-to-phase-out?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ODS+report_CRM&utm_content=ODS+report_CRM+CID_5b21ea8304817a292876ccd1bf04c884&utm_source=EEA%20Newsletter&utm_term=Read%20more)
EEA News – published: 16 September 2015
[Human exposure] Carbon nanotubes can be released from composites, study suggests (https://chemicalwatch.com/37139/carbon-nanotubes-can-be-released-from-composites-study-suggests)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published: 10 September 2015
[All compartments] Belgium issues guidance on registering nanomaterials (https://chemicalwatch.com/37067/belgium-issues-guidance-on-registering-nanomaterials)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published: 7 September 2015
[Human exposure] UK agency finds workplace nanomaterial shortcomings (https://chemicalwatch.com/36882/uk-agency-finds-workplace-nanomaterial-shortcomings)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published:24 August 2015
[All compartments] ECHA proposes 15 substances for authorisation (https://chemicalwatch.com/24360/echa-proposes-15-substances-for-authorisation)
Chemical Watch Newsletter – published:2 July 2015
[Food] EU's JRC assesses need for non-plastic FCM legislation (https://chemicalwatch.com/24315/eus-jrc-assesses-need-for-non-plastic-fcm-legislation)
Chemical Watch Newsletter - published:30 June 2015
[Food] Scientific opinion on the safety of the extension of use of steviol glycosides (E 960) as a food additive (http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4146)
EFSA Journal 2015;13(6):4146 - published:30 June 2015
[Food] Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of sorbic acid (E 200), potassium sorbate (E 202) and calcium sorbate (E 203) as food additives (http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4144)
EFSA Journal 2015;13(6):4144 - published:30 June 2015
[Food] Scientific Opinion on re-evaluation of copper complexes of chlorophylls (E 141(i)) and chlorophyllins (E 141(ii)) as food additives (http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4151)
EFSA Journal 2015;13(6):4151 - published:30 June 2015
[Food] Reasoned opinion on the modification of the existing MRLs for ametoctradin in sage and basil (http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4153)
EFSA Journal 2015;13(6):4153 - published:30 June 2015
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