Endotoxin-exposed workers are at an increased risk of non-atopic asthma and lung-function decline. Genetic variants may influence susceptibility to these effects. In this study, the…
This study investigated the possible effects of aerosol exposure on lung function, fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) and inflammatory markers in blood from Norwegian cement…
Exposure to high benzene concentrations in polluted air has been associated with bone marrow deficiency, aplastic anaemia, and leukaemia; however, epidemiological studies reported conflicting data…
In this study, the authors assessed dermal exposure to bitumen condensate among road pavers and indoor mastic workers in multiple crews using a semi-quantitative observational…
Recently, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched consultations on harmonised classification and labelling (HCL) for two fungicides: Etridiazole: 5- ethoxy-3-(trichloromethyl)-1,2,4-thiadiazole Mandipropamid: 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-[2-(3-methoxy-4-prop-2-ynyloxy-phenyl)-ethyl]-2-prop-2-ynyloxy-acetamide The consultations are…
The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) has provided guidance on how to deal with incoming safety data sheets submitted by suppliers as a requirement of…
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published new proposals to identify an additional thirteen chemicals as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs). Interested parties are…
According to industry and trade sources, nanoscale silver is the nanomaterial most often used in products intended for consumers. However, consumers are frequently not told…
The Scientific Committee on Emerging and newly Identified Health Risks (Scenihr) has called for information to support its development of a scientific opinion on the…
Various health claims are used to market food supplements with the ingredient glucosamine in Germany and in the European Union. Thus according to the manufacturers,…
The Federal Aviation Administration proposes to raise the qualification requirements for first officers - the second-in-command pilots on U.S. passenger and cargo airlines. The proposed…
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting public comments on the list of candidates being considered for appointment to the EPAs Science Advisory…
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken steps to boost the supply of two critical cancer drugsDoxil and methotrexateboth of which have…
The Canadian government has announced the new Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) eSubmissions online system is now available for completing the mandatory survey on certain aromatic…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced in the Federal Register that it is opening a 60-day public comment period on requested revisions to…
Since 2004, LPG users with more than 100kg of LPG on site have been required to hold a Location Test Certificate, or comply with an…
The Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicine Authority (APVMA) recently announced that a new search field entitled Other Label Declared Constituents has now been added to…
The Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicine Authority (APVMA) have renewed the suspension of the label approvals of products containing carbendazim that pre-date the January 2010…
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) is currently reviewing Standard 1.6.1 – Microbiological Limits for Foods – to take account of recent scientific evidence…
From 27 March, the Australian pesticide and Veterinary Medicine Authority (APVMA) want to align itself with the practices of other Government departments who publish Gazette…