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May 20 2012
National Academy of Sciences to conduct comprehensive review of EPA IRIS development process
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) will conduct a comprehensive review of how EPA's Integrated Risk Information System Program assesses chemicals, EPA announced May 16.
Read Article >>EU ministers approve new biocide rules
EU ministers have formally approved new rules covering the registration of biocides, including non-crop pesticides. Once officially adopted by the European Commission, the new regulation will apply starting Sept. 1, 2013, with a transitional period for certain provisions.
Read Article >>IFIC survey results counter reports of biotech labeling groundswell
Consumer survey results released May 10 by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) counter reports of a groundswell of public support for mandatory biotech labeling. However, just as in the consumer advocacy group surveys that seem to indicate consumers want biotech labeling, the key is in the wording of the questions.
Read Article >>House committee pans CFATS, seeks report on efforts to fix program
The House Appropriations Committee leveled a blistering attack this week against the Department of Homeland Security's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program, asserting that plans to reform the troubled program will take much too long to implement at DHS's projected pace.
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Send proposed CBI rules back to EPA for economic analysis, lawmakers say
European Environment Agency links rise in cancer and fertility problems to chemicals in the home
REACH, CDR data should be considered for SNURs, test rules on 45 HPV chemicals, stakeholders say
National Research Council report calls for new approach to chemical process safety
Brazil judge denies MSMA ban on cotton
EPA still finding fault with Fisheries Service review of pesticide impacts on salmonids
Illinois senator queries EPA, CPSC on flame retardant oversight
Short-term interests clash with long-term viability of herbicides at national weed-resistance summit
