News - Risk Assessment
10. May 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Ecotox Centre gets to the bottom of the fish decline in the Suze
The fish population and the number of small animals in the Suze have declined sharply. In order to estimate the pollution of the Suze, the Ecotox Centre examines water and sediment using various bioassays.
Read more20. April 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Ecotox Centre webinar with Thomas Backhaus, 24 May 2023, 16:00-17:00
The Ecotox Centre would like to invite you to a webinar with Prof. Thomas Backhaus (University of Göteborg, Sweden) on "Regulatory risk assessment of substance mixtures with the Mixture Assessment Factor" on 24 May 2023 at 16:00.
Read more07. February 2023, Topic: Soil Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
New report on determining ecotoxicological reference values for soils
Monitoring of PPP residues in soils is currently being developed within the framework of the Federal Action Plan on Plant Protection Products. The Ecotox Centre provides an overview of possible methods for determining risk-based reference values for PPPs in soils.
Read more24. January 2023, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
The Ecotox Centre visits the Canton of Vaud
With tailor-made courses, the Ecotox Centre passes on its expertise to cantons that request it - as was the case last week with the canton of Vaud.
Read more20. December 2022, Topic: Risk Assessment , Aquatic Ecotoxicology
Federal Council adopts revised Water Protection Ordinance
On 16 December 2022, the Federal Council approved the revised Water Protection Ordinance defining the criteria for when the authorisation of a pesticide must be reviewed. In this way, drinking water and surface waters will be better protected from pesticides.
Read more06. December 2022, Topic: Risk Assessment
Protecting surface waters and groundwater from new pollutants
The European Commission has proposed to increase the number of water pollutants that have to be strictly controlled in water bodies and groundwater. Numerous pesticides, including glyphosate, pyrethroids and neonicotinoids, some pharmaceuticals and hormones as well as PFAS are to be added to the list.
Read more17. November 2022, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Video: Sunscreen in the lake - a problem?
The Ecotox Centre is currently investigating UV filters in Lake Geschiner: learn more in the video.
Read more10. November 2022, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Ecotox centre Webinar with Stéphane Pesce and Laure Mamy, 13. December 2022, 16:00-17:00
The Ecotox Centre would like to invite you to a webinar with Dr. Stéphane Pesce and Dr. Laure Mamy (INRAE) on "Effects of plant protection products on biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services" on 13 December 2022 at 16:00.
Read more31. October 2022, Topic: Soil Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Bioindicators and mixture toxicity for plant protection products
Selected bioindicators are to monitor the influence of PPPs on ecological functions and soil fertility for the Plant Protection Products Action Plan. In addition, mixtures of substances are to be assessed.
Read more19. October 2022, Topic: Risk Assessment
"Women in Regulatory Toxicology" article collection published
There is a lack of women doing research in STEM subjects. To showcase role models, the contributions of 19 women are published collectively, who propose scientific methods and approaches to improve chemical management and assessment.
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