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Now available: Concept document - Experts Workshop on the proposal of an EU accreditation scheme for breast cancer services/European breast cancer guidelines
Organised by the JRC-IHCP Cancer Policy Support Group
Feb 19, 2013
Flame retardant materials: JRC-IHCP is partner of the 3-year FP7 project DEROCA
Development of safer and more Eco-friendly flame Retardant materials based on CNT co-additives for Commodity Applications
Feb 14, 2013
Now available on EURL ECVAM web section: 'Skin Corrosion'
European Union Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing: Validation and regulatory acceptance status of alternative methods
Feb 14, 2013
JRC co-presents the initial results of a new online survey on food waste
It has been estimated that about 180 kg of food per capita per year in Europe is wasted, excluding agricultural food waste and fish discards. A new survey looked not only at the amounts of food wasted but also at people's attitudes, behaviour and the individual reasons behind food wastage at household level: the information can now be used to propose effective means to reduce it
Feb 12, 2013
Food contact materials (polyamide and melamine plastic kitchenware): EU Reference Laboratory publishes results of two interlaboratory comparisons
Exercises 2012 for quantification of Formaldehyde & Melamine and Primary Aromatic Amines (PAAs) in migration solutions of 3% acetic acid
Feb 11, 2013
JRC Technical Report and Presentations: Symposium 'Safety issues and regulatory challenges of nanomaterials', May 2012
Held in San Sebastián (ES), 3-4 May 2012
Feb 08, 2013
JRC presentation at the EP Intergroup meeting on the welfare and conservation of animals
A broader role for EURL ECVAM, the EU Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing
Feb 08, 2013
Now available: new web section for European Union Reference Laboratory for alternatives to animal testing (EURL ECVAM)
EURL ECVAM has revamped its presence on the web. Find detailed information on its operational structure, activities and laboratories; updated documentation on validation and regulatory acceptance of alternative methods; the test method submission procedure, EURL ECVAM Recommendations and an archive of publications.
Feb 08, 2013
5th meeting of the Expert Advisory Group on Endocrine Disruptors (ED EAG)
4-5 February 2013 - Scientific advice on the development of criteria for identification of endocrine disrupters
Feb 05, 2013
World Cancer Day: JRC supports EU action to fight this disease
On this occasion, the European Commission presents a snapshot of concrete EU action on cancer prevention and reduction across the EU. The JRC strongly supports this action, in particular the development a harmonised cancer information system for Europe and the improvement of breast cancer services and screening guidelines.
Feb 01, 2013
JRC Technical Report and Presentations now available: Symposium 'Safety issues and regulatory challenges of nanomaterials', May 2012
Held in San Sebastián (ES), 3-4 May 2012
Jan 30, 2013
Live Webstreaming 30.01 9h30-16h30 CET: Workshop on the Second Regulatory Review on Nanomaterials
One-day workshop targeted to representatives from the European Parliament, Member States and stakeholders. Krzysztof Maruszewski, Director of the JRC's Institute for Health and Consumer Protection (JRC-IHCP), will contribute with a presentation entitled "Addressing needs for information on nanomaterials" (15h45-15h55)
Jan 30, 2013
Live Webstreaming: Workshop on the Second Regulatory Review on Nanomaterials
One-day workshop targeted to representatives from the European Parliament, Member States and stakeholders
Jan 28, 2013
Experts Workshop on the proposal of an EU accreditation scheme for breast cancer services/European breast cancer guidelines
Organised by the JRC-IHCP Cancer Policy Support Group
Jan 28, 2013
Country Delegates Workshop on the proposal of an EU accreditation scheme for breast cancer services/European breast cancer guidelines
Organised by the JRC-IHCP Cancer Policy Support Group
Jan 28, 2013
JRC scientists investigate toxicity of gold nanoparticles
Analysis of uptake and intracellular distribution
Jan 23, 2013
Guidance document on fat reduction factor, functional barrier concept, phthalates and primary aromatic amines
Guides on four aspects in the Regulation (EC) No 10/2011 on plastic food contact materials
Jan 19, 2013
Workshop "Trans fatty acids in diets: health and legislative implications"
Zagreb, Croatia, 9-10 April 2013 - To discuss the presence and consumption of trans fatty acids in Europe and exchange best practices to reduce trans fatty acids consumption
Jan 10, 2013
