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European EQS experts meet at the Ecotox Centre

On 29 and 30 October 2026, the Ecotox Centre hosted quality criteria experts from numerous European countries for a multilateral meeting. The aim of these meetings is to discuss current issues relating to the determination of Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).

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Ecotox Centre at  SETAC Europe 2027 in Geneva

Our scientists are cochairing four sessions at SETAC Europe Geneva 2027. If your work fits one of these, this is the time to submit your abstract

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Webinar: Bioassays for assessing estrogenic effects on 17.11.2026, 14.00-16.00

A new series of webinars organised by the German Water Chemistry Society highlights the opportunities and possibilities of bioassays for assessing water quality. The Ecotox Centre is hosting the fourth webinar on the use of effect-based methods for assessing estrogenic effects.

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Publications, Info Sheets and Reports

Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS) in the environment

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Pesticides: How are water monitoring and authorisation linked? Questions and answers on the feedback mechanism in force since 1 February 2023 and the example of deltamethrin

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Anticoagulant rodenticides in Swiss birds of prey

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Évaluation écotoxicologique des sites pollués : Aperçu des méthodes disponibles pour l’évaluation des atteintes aux écosystèmes aquatiques

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