National Centre for Environmental Toxicology

The UK's leading independent advisor on the risks posed to human health & the environment by chemicals, micro-organisms & other natural & man-made substances

[National Centre for Environmental Toxicology @NCETUK]

Interesting article by the @BBCWorld today about plastics in Christmas jumpers. https://t.co/RFKnV9wkus

[National Centre for Environmental Toxicology @NCETUK]

A list of REACH-registered substances mapped in the 'chemical universe' has been published by @EU_ECHA. Substances have been separated into those with regulatory actions in place, initiated, ongoing or under consideration.
https://t.co/TvC60bGlrm

[National Centre for Environmental Toxicology @NCETUK]

Several members of the NCET team are at this conference today. Do come and say hi if you are also attending!

[National Centre for Environmental Toxicology @NCETUK]

@EU_ECHA Any update on progress with this yet @EU_ECHA ?

[National Centre for Environmental Toxicology @NCETUK]

NCET are out and about this week...Today, NCET is at a meeting of the UK Committee on Toxicity. https://t.co/CNx5b3Ns1k

[National Centre for Environmental Toxicology @NCETUK]

This webinar being held tomorrow should be interesting.

[European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 @EU_ECHA]

Join a webinar organised by the World Health Organisation where we present the #EU's work on #chemicals management and how lessons learnt can be used worldwide for a more sustainable use of chemicals.
🔗https://t.co/g9WUMBjRQU

[National Centre for Environmental Toxicology @NCETUK]

Study shows that babies born with a very low birth weight could be exposed to chemicals such as bisphenol A and parabens during their stay in hospital. Via @NewsMedical https://t.co/KGlfE2uDZp

[European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 @EU_ECHA]

The total amount of exported #EU_PIC #chemicals has dropped significantly by around 120 000 tonnes compared to 2017 figures, from approximately 829 000 tonnes in 2017 to less than 708 000 tonnes in 2018. Check the #EU_PIC 2018 report 🔗https://t.co/TgD48MAi9g

[National Centre for Environmental Toxicology @NCETUK]

Great to be part of the "Oxfordshire/Berkshire and beyond" regional networking event held by the @BritToxSoc yesterday, and hear about the work going on in the region. #Toxicology #Networking

[National Centre for Environmental Toxicology @NCETUK]

Good to hear about this new #OECD Test Guideline that has been published recently.

[Pragnesh Panchamvedi, RAC, ERT, DABT @pragnesh_kaival]

Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) published the Test Guideline 496: In vitro Macromolecular Test Method for Identifying Chemicals Inducing Serious Eye Damage and #Chemicals Not Requiring #Classification for Eye #Irritation or Se…https://t.co/fqrem4dOEA

[National Centre for Environmental Toxicology @NCETUK]

Interesting new review on microplastics that was published online last week. #Microplastics

[Plants for Sustainability @PLANTS_UCC]

Assessment of microplastics in freshwater systems: A review https://t.co/OSvREB8RtZ

[National Centre for Environmental Toxicology @NCETUK]

New opinion and analysis piece on the issue of chemical pollution from the European Environmental Bureau (@Green_Europe). Via @EuroChemicals. https://t.co/Jq1LVdI0hs

[National Centre for Environmental Toxicology @NCETUK]

A new study shows that previous exposure to #DDT may contribute to the risk of diabetes among Asian Indian immigrants to the United States. Via @NewsMedical https://t.co/EdTJwAEEyc

[National Centre for Environmental Toxicology @NCETUK]

The results of a European pilot project show that companies need to improve their knowledge on the products they supply and better communicate information on hazardous substances to their customers. Via @EU_ECHA https://t.co/hDOrMA7w9A

[EFSA @EFSA_EU]

It’s the European Antibiotic Awareness Day! On the occasion of the #EAAD2019 launch event our chief scientist Marta Hugas will speak about our work to fight #AntimicrobialResistance.

[National Centre for Environmental Toxicology @NCETUK]

A scientific conference on #bee health is being held by @EFSA_EU on 9 December, focusing on the role of research in supporting risk assessment. https://t.co/tJEnzYY1Wn

[EFSA @EFSA_EU]

The Webinar on the study appraisal methodology for the re-evaluation of #BPA safety is taking place today in Parma. An opportunity for participants to discuss the approach with our scientists and be guided through the report and the tested methodology. #SystematicReview

[National Centre for Environmental Toxicology @NCETUK]

The European Commission is seeking feedback on a draft act on restrictions for perfluorooctanoic acid (#PFOA), its salts and related compounds. Via @EU_Commission https://t.co/hmTulWEPTO

[European Chemicals Agency - ECHA 🇪🇺 @EU_ECHA]

👉 November Newsletter is now online 👈 Find out why #EU_REACH compliance matters, what is ECHA's vision for improving the flow and usability of safe use data in supply chain and what to keep in mind when preparing #PoisonCentre notifications 🔗 https://t.co/B9h5dKyVRZ

[National Centre for Environmental Toxicology @NCETUK]

The EU Enforcement Forum have decided that its next major enforcement project will focus on REACH authorisation. via @EU_ECHA https://t.co/pep2fJz7Za