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Posted on05/03/2012Technical

Endotoxin exposure, CD14 and wheeze among farmers: a gene-environment interaction

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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…

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Posted on05/03/201228/06/2018Technical

A cross-shift study of lung function, exhaled nitric oxide and inflammatory markers in blood in Norwegian cement production workers

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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…

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Posted on05/03/201228/06/2018Technical

Haematological changes among Beninese motorbike taxi drivers exposed to benzene by urban air pollution

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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…

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Posted on05/03/2012Technical

Assessment of dermal exposure to bitumen condensate among road paving and mastic crews with an observational method

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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…

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Posted on03/03/2012REACH Update

ECHA consults on harmonised classification and labelling for two fungicides

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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…

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Posted on03/03/2012REACH Update

Cefic offers guidance on dealing with safety data sheets

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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…

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Posted on03/03/201228/06/2018REACH Update

ECHA has launched a new public consultation on thirteen potential Substances of Very High Concern

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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…

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Posted on03/03/201228/06/2018Legislation

Nanosilver: progress in the sphere of analysis, gaps in toxicology and exposure

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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…

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Posted on03/03/2012Legislation

Scientific Committee investigates safety of BPA in medical devices

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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…

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Posted on03/03/201228/06/2018Legislation

Glucosamine in food supplements: risky also for patients taking coumarin anticoagulants

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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,…

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Posted on03/03/2012Legislation

FAA Bids to Raise Requirements for First Officers

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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…

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Posted on03/03/2012Legislation

US EPA consults on candidates for Science Advisory Board chemical assessment committee

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting public comments on the list of candidates being considered for appointment to the EPA’s Science Advisory…

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Posted on03/03/201228/06/2018Legislation

FDA Announcement

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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken steps to boost the supply of two critical cancer drugs—Doxil and methotrexate—both of which have…

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Posted on03/03/2012Legislation

Canada surveys aromatic azo- and benzidine-based substances

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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…

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Posted on03/03/2012Legislation

FDA Approves Revising Regulations for BPA

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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…

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Posted on03/03/2012Legislation

LPG compliance

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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…

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Posted on03/03/201228/06/2018Legislation

New search function on the PUBCRIS chemical registration database

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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…

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Posted on03/03/2012Legislation

Continued suspension of Carbendazim products announced

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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…

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Posted on03/03/2012Legislation

FSANZ: Review of Microbiological Limits for Food

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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…

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Posted on03/03/2012Legislation

Change of format for APVMA Gazette

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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…

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