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Analysis Chemical Thank You EU court upholds ban on chlorpyrifos-methyl, setting regulatory precedent in the process

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One argument alleged that the absence of an explicit EFSA conclusion is in direct conflict with the rules of procedure then outlined in Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012. It also found this approach beneficial because it reduces the need for animal testing.

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Analysis Chemical Thank You Explainer: carcinogen classification in the E.U., U.S., and internationally

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) modified its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) in 2012 to accommodate the GHS and its carcinogen classification, resulting in HazCom 2012. HazCom 2012 currently uses the third revised edition of the GHS, though in February 2021 OSHA proposed upgrading to newer versions.

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Article Periodic Thank You Commission unveils details on plan for phasing out animal testing for chemicals safety

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Commission unveils details on plan for phasing out animal testing for chemicals safety At the REACH and CLP regulators’ meeting in July, the European Commission revealed specifics about its formal schedule to eliminate animal testing used for chemical safety assessment.

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Analysis Chemical Thank You Commission redoubles commitment to reduce animal testing in response to Citizens’ Initiative

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Commission redoubles commitment to reduce animal testing in response to Citizens’ Initiative The European Commission provided its mandatory response to a citizens’ petition this week urging faster action to reduce and ultimately eliminate animal testing within the cosmetics and chemical sectors.