8-September-2017
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This short survey aims to gather feedback from a wide range of stakeholders on the OECD Guiding Principles for Chemical Accidents Prevention, Preparedness. The feedback received from this survey will help us making sure the new version is an improvement from the past and that it meets current needs of users.
20-July-2017
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This guidance provides an overarching framework on how to apply available tools to assess the bioavailability of metals in the context of ecological risk assessment.
7-July-2017
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Per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFASs) are substances that have many manufacturing and industrial applications because they impart useful properties (fire resistance and oil, stain, grease and water repellency). Some of the properties are associated with environmental and human health concerns. To support a global transition towards safer alternatives, this Portal facilitates the exchange of information.
6-July-2017
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The OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals are a collection of the most relevant internationally agreed test methods used by government, industry and independent laboratories to determine the safety of chemicals and chemical preparations, including pesticides and industrial chemicals.
6-July-2017
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This section addresses questions and answers regarding the OECD Test Guidelines Programme (TGP).
6-July-2017
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The OECD Guidelines for the testing of chemicals are a collection of the most relevant internationally agreed testing methods used by governments, industry and independent laboratories to assess the safety of chemical products. The current work plan has just been published.
4-July-2017
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New deadlines for comments: Draft updated TG 492 on RhCE for eye hazard potential and draft updated performance standards for the validation of similar methods. The deadline for public comments of 3 October 2016.
28-June-2017
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OECD major events and activities relating to biotechnologies: latest developments are updated biannually in this Newsletter.
20-June-2017
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Version 4.0 of the QSAR Toolbox has just been released including automated and standardised workflows for skin sensitisation and short-term toxicity to fish, improved customisable reports, modernised and renewed IT system, expansion of databases and the introduction of the reliability score for alerts and databases and enhanced ADME information and improved presentation.
20-June-2017
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The Draft Revised Guidance Document 160 on the BCOP and ICE Test Methods: Collection of Tissues for Histological Evaluation and Collection of Data is open for public comments until 21 February 2017.