Auxilife Newsletter
EFSA: Developing Critical Appraisal Tools for Evaluating Ecotoxicology Studies
The most challenging part was the evaluation of studies which do not have specific standard test guideline. In order to assess the validity of individual studies, it is therefore necessary to have the availability of appraisal criteria contained in Critical Appraisal Tools (CATs). The scope...
Read MoreBiopesticides: The EU adopted regulations to make it easier to market the product
The EU Green Deal’s Farm to Fork Strategy is moving us towards a sustainable food system. In EU adopted regulations for Biopesticides, European union has announced, amended and adopted the regulations regarding biopesticides on (EU) Nos. 546/2011 and 1107/2009 (Annex II) lay out standardized principles...
Read MoreAll you need to know about “SPC IUCLID format- 2023
An updated version of the SPC format will be compatible with IUCLID SPC Editor (prepared by EFSA) is dedicated for creating a summary of product characterisation for a single product, product families, and members of the family. ECHA updating that in the future applicant must...
Read MoreGreat Britain-BPR Consultation closes on 14th March 2023
January 20, 2023Newsletterdevelopmental neurotoxicity,endocrine disruptors,reproductive toxicity and generational studies
A consultation on proposed revisions to Annexes II (biocidal active substance) and III (biocidal product) of the GB BPR commenced on 17th January 2023. GB BPR aims to ensure environmental and human health protection by reducing the use of animal testing and revising it in accordance...
Read MoreNew Rules for Hazard Classification!!
December 21, 2022NewsletterEC No. 1272/2008,European Green Deal,Hazard Classification,Rules for Hazard Classification
European Commission introduced new hazard classes for endocrine disruptors and other harmful chemical substances The Classification, Labelling and Packaging regulation, EC No. 1272/2008 has been revised to give more clarity about new Rules for hazard classification. As a result of the revision, the gaps in...
Read MoreGlyphosate: European Commission extends authorisation by one year
December 13, 2022Newsletterassessment group on Glyphosate,Glyphosate,renewal of approval procedure for glyphosate
• Glyphosate has been the most commonly used herbicide in the EU and around the world for several decades. • In order to extend the approval period for the active substance glyphosate, the European Commission amended regulation No. 540/2011 on 2 December 2022. • To...
Read MoreEuropean Commission finalized the regulations on biopesticides
December 8, 2022NewsletterEuropean Green Deal,Farm to Fork strategy,Microbial Pest Control Agent (MPCA)
The new regulations are based on the latest scientific developments and microorganism properties European union has finalized the amended version of regulations regarding biopesticides on (EU) Nos. 546/2011 and 1107/2009 (Annex II) lay out standardized principles and criteria for assessing and authorizing plant protection products...
Read MoreSustainable Use of Pesticides: Updates on the Directive 2009/128/EC
The European Parliament has actively monitored the implementation of the legal framework of Directive 2009/128/EC which specifically regulates the sustainable use of pesticides Timelines On 22 June 2022, the Commission submitted a proposal to revise the SUD. This was initially scheduled for 23 March 2022...
Read MoreIUCLID Version 6.6.27.2 updates: Users need to know about a new version!!
IUCLID is the essential tool for any organisation or individual that needs to record, store, submit, and exchange data on chemical substances within regulatory frameworks, such as HPV, EU Biocides, and REACH in the format of the OECD harmonised templates. Generally, IUCLID is updated four...
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