February 3 2012 | Volume no: 40 | Issue no: 08
TOP STORIES
- NRC dives into controversy over protecting endangered species from pesticide harm
- Full switch to 21st century toxicology testing far off, but ‘path forward’ exists, experts say
EDITOR'S VIEW
THE DRIFT
EPA
- EPA issues progress report on plan to review chemical, other regulations
- EPA rejects Republican request to change CDR reporting timeline
INTERNATIONAL
- U.S., Canada release draft workplan to further harmonize pesticide regulations
- Pesticides to be added to EU water pollution list
INTERNATIONL BRIEFS
FDA
RESEARCH
BIOTECHNOLOGY
- Denmark proposes greater freedom to ban biotech crops
- EPA, FDA and USDA agree to share confidential info on biotech plants
- Biotech Bits
REACH
- ECHA lists dates for chemical authorization applications
- Overseas firms can apply for REACH authorization
BRIEFS
- Republicans seek EPA-NIEHS report on research that halted four IRIS assessments
- Study finds pesticide exposure can boost bee pathogen, may factor in colony collapse disorder
- NTP seeks comments on substances nominated for possible inclusion in carcinogens report
