News - Soil Ecotoxicology

05. November 2021, Topic: Risk Assessment , Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology

Women in Regulatory Toxicology

Women in Regulatory Toxicology

A special volume focuses on gender equality in the field of regulatory toxicology.

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21. October 2021, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment

Video on World Standards Day

Video on World Standards Day

The Ecotox Centre participates in the standardisation work of the Swiss Association for Standardisation. In this way, it contributes to the sustainable development goals of the United Nations.

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30. August 2021, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment

Inge Werner: Farewell from the Ecotox Centre

Inge Werner: Farewell from the Ecotox Centre

Inge Werner led the Ecotox Centre for nine years, and in that time established and cemented its success. She resigned from the leadership role in 2019 as part of her staged road to retirement. At the end of August she will be retiring fully and returning to her home of choice in California. She talks here about her passion for ecotoxicology as well as the difficult rules in Swiss laundry rooms!

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22. July 2021, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment

Ecotox Centre now in FLUX

Ecotox Centre now in FLUX

On 12 July, the Ecotox Centre in Dübendorf has moved to the newly constructed FLUX building, where it can now be found on the E floor.

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15. July 2021, Topic: Soil Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment

New soil ecotoxicologist at the Ecotox Centre

New soil ecotoxicologist at the Ecotox Centre

In June, Mathieu Renaud has started as new scientist in soil ecotoxicology at the Ecotox Centre in Lausanne.

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30. June 2021, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment

Benoit Ferrari new director at the Ecotox Centre, with Etienne Vermeirssen as deputy director

Benoit Ferrari new director at the Ecotox Centre, with Etienne Vermeirssen as deputy director

On July 1, Benoit Ferrari will permanently take over as director of the Ecotox Centre, which he has already led ad interim for the past two years. He will be supported by Etienne Vermeirssen, group leader of Aquatic Ecotoxicology, as deputy director.

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12. May 2021, Topic: Aquatic Ecotoxicology , Soil Ecotoxicology , Sediment Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment

Microplastics in the environment

Microplastics in the environment

Plastic particles are everywhere - in water, in soil and also in food. But too little is known about the effects of the particles on ecosystems and humans. Therefore, the risk assessment of the substances remains difficult. The Ecotox Center informed about the current state of knowledge in an online course in January.

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17. November 2020, Topic: Soil Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment

Biomonitoring for plant production products in Switzerland

Biomonitoring for plant production products in Switzerland

A monitoring concept for residues in Swiss agricultural soils is currently being developed as part of the action plan for the reduction of risks and sustainable use of plant protection products. The most important steps are the development of ecotoxicological guidance values for soils and the selection of suitable biological indicators.

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27. October 2020, Topic: Soil Ecotoxicology , Risk Assessment

Ecotoxicological effects of  polyacrylamides and polyacrylates in agriculture

Ecotoxicological effects of polyacrylamides and polyacrylates in agriculture

Polyacrylamides and polyacrylates can be used as soil conditioners. But since most chemical regulations do not apply to polymers, little is known about their ecotoxicological effects. A report summarises the current state of knowledge.

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