News - Soil Ecotoxicology
12. May 2026, Topic: Risk Assessment , Soil Ecotoxicology
How Dangerous Are Contaminated Military Sites?
Soils at contaminated military sites contain numerous chemicals of ecotoxicological concern. A case study shows that an assessment based solely on chemical analyses falls short and cannot adequately predict toxicity. Additional bioassays and bioavailability measurements are necessary to comprehensively assess soil quality.
Read more08. May 2026, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Oekotoxzentrum in SRF Einstein on the risks of PFAS
Risk specialist Alexandra Kroll talks to Katrin Hönegger from SRF Einstein about the significance of current PFAS contamination and assesses the situation.
Read more22. April 2026, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Course: One Health - Concept, case studies, challenges and implementation, 23. June 2026
Together with the Swiss Centre for Applied Human Toxicology (SCAHT), we are organising the continuing education course "One Health – Concept, case studies, challenges and implementation". The course can also be attended online.
Read more08. January 2026, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology
Safer receipts without bisphenols
Researchers at EPFL have developed a new formula for thermal paper that is free of harmful bisphenols. According to toxicological studies conducted by the Ecotox Center, the wood-based substitutes used are significantly less problematic than traditional substances.
Read more13. November 2025, Topic: Soil Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Monitoring concept for plant protection products in Swiss soils
The Ecotox Centre is working with the National Soil Monitoring Programme (NABO) / Agroscope and EnviBioSoil on a concept for monitoring pesticide residues in Swiss agricultural soils. The project is part of the federal government's action plan for risk reduction and sustainable use of pesticides. Project manager and soil ecotoxicologist Mathieu Renaud reports on the progress made so far.
Read more31. October 2025, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Panel Discussion "Gewässer in Gefahr" 3.11., 19.00
On Monday, 3 November at 7 p.m., Cornelia Kienle will take part in the Körber-Foundation's panel discussion "Gewässer in Gefahr" in Hamburg. Online participation is possible via livestream.
Read more27. August 2025, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Dialogue Day 2025 in Bern
During a dialogue day, the Ecotox Centre presented its current projects and exchanged ideas with stakeholders from various fields.
Read more20. August 2025, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Ecotox Centre in RTS A Bon Entendeur on tire residues
Every year, more than 10,000 tonnes of tire abrasion are generated in Switzerland, containing potentially problematic substances. Some of these compounds can end up in fruit or vegetables – a new environmental problem that raises important questions for health and ecosystems.
Read more26. June 2025, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Ecotox Centre Dialogue Day 2025
We are pleased to invite you to this year's Ecotox Centre Dialogue Day, which will take place on Tuesday, 26 August 2025, from 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. in Bern (bilingual German/French with simultaneous translation).
Read more06. June 2025, Topic: Sediment Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment
Ecotoxicological assessment of contaminated sites
A new report from the Ecotox Centre provides an overview of suitable bioassays for the assessment of contaminated sites.
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