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Update of QSAR Toolbox (version 2.2) now available for free download

21-Jul-2011

(Quantitative) Structure-Activity Relationships or (Q)SARs are methods for estimating properties of a chemical from its molecular structure. The QSAR Toolbox is a software intended to be used by governments, the chemical industry and other stakeholders to apply (Q)SARs to fill data gaps needed for assessing the hazards of chemicals. This updated version 2.2 contains a number of new functionalities and bug fixes. The release is part of a collaboration between OECD and the European Chemicals Agency.

PESTICIDES: Report of the OECD Seminar on Pesticide Risk Reduction Strategies near/in Residential Areas

11-Mar-2011

This report presents the results and recommendations of an OECD Seminar Pesticide Risk Reduction Strategies near/in Residential Areas that was held on 17 November, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. It was hosted by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and was chaired by Dr. Wolfgang Zornbach of the German Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection.

Main Report
Presentations

PESTICIDES: OECD Maximum Residue Limit Calculator

02-Mar-2011

With the goal of harmonizing the calculation of MRLs across the OECD, the OECD has developed a MRL Calculator. It is made up of an Excel spreadsheet simple to use without requiring extensive statistical knowledge from the user. There is one spreadsheet for single data sets and one spreadsheet for multiple data sets . A User Guide and a Statistiscal White Paper are available to help with the use of the Calculator.

Thailand becomes a Provisional Adherent to the MAD Council Decisions

10-Sep-2010

Thailand joined India, Malaysia, Brazil and Argentina in adhering to the MAD system as a provisional participant.

UNITAR/OECD/IOMC Awareness-Raising Workshop for Developing and Transition Countries on Nanotechnology/Manufactured Nanomaterials

18-Aug-2010

OECD and UNITAR held Awareness-Raising Workshops on Nanotechnology/ Manufactured Nanomaterials for Developing and Transition Countries. These workshops were organised in conjunction with SAICM UN regional meetings during 2009-2010, under the auspices of the IOMC following a request for action regarding nanotechnologies and nanomaterials. The workshops informed on potential applications and risks from nanotechnologies and manufactured nanomaterials as well as looked for opportunities for awareness raising activities to be undertaken in those countries.