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Published: Analysis and assessment of current protocols to develop harmonised test methods and relevant performance standards for the efficacy testing of treated articles / treated materials

31-Jul-2007

An investigation was conducted to analyse and assess current protocols to develop harmonised test methods and performance standards for the efficacy testing of biocides used in treated articles. The present report is the result of this investigation.  

Pharmaceutical Pricing and Reimbursement Policies in Sweden: A new OECD Health Working Paper

26-Jul-2007

The OECD has released a new OECD Health Working Paper from the Pharmaceutical Pricing Policies and Innovation project. The paper describes and assesses pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement policies in Sweden, in the context of the broader policy and market environment.

Les principes directeurs de l'OCDE pour la prévention, la préparation et l'intervention en matière d'accidents chimiques et le document d'orientation sur les indicateurs de performance en matière de sécurité

25-Jul-2007

Les principes directeurs de l'OCDE pour la prévention, la préparation et l'intervention en matière d'accidents chimiques  et le document d'orientation sur les indicateurs de performance en matière de sécurité sont actuallement disponibles en chinois.

OECD Health Data:  specialists outnumber GPs in most OECD countries

18-Jul-2007

The medical profession is a growth industry:  OECD Health Data 2007 shows that the number of doctors in OECD countries has increased by 35% over the past fifteen years to 2.8 million. In most countries, this growth was driven largely by rising numbers of specialists – up nearly 50% between 1990 and 2005 - compared with the 20% increase in general practitioners (GPs).

Report of the OECD Pesticide Risk Reduction Steering Group Workshop "Pesticide User Compliance"

12-Jul-2007

This report presents a summary of the discussions at, and the outcomes from, the OECD workshop on Pesticide User Compliance Issues. The workshop was held in Ottawa, from 6-8 June 2006 and was hosted by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). The focus of the workshop was on issues and impediments to compliance associated with pesticide use. Such issues were addressed in the context of reducing risks to human health and the environment as well as risks to the integrity of the regulatory process.
[Series on Pesticides N° 37]
ENV/JM/MONO(2007)9

Survey of the Pesticide Risk Reduction Steering Group on Minor Uses of Pesticides

12-Jul-2007

In response to a questionnaire on minor uses fifteen countries and the European Commission responded. They include Australia, Canada, Estonia , European Commission, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Republic of Korea, Slovakia, Switzerland, UK, and the US.
The report is a collation of various aspects such as responsible regulatory authorities/agencies, data requirements, activities being pursued and regulatory mechanisms for approving minor uses in member countries.
[Series on Pesticides N° 38]
ENV/JM/MONO(2007)12

Pensions at a Glance: Public Policies across OECD Countries - Edition 2007

05-Jul-2007

The 2007 edition of Pensions at a Glance has been published in May. It presents a consistent framework for comparing public-pension policies across OECD countries, as well as reliable data. The report provides the basis for not only evaluating existing pension systems, but also designing and implementing future reforms.

The 20th issue of the Environment, Health and Safety News has been issued.

25-Jun-2007

The Environment, Health and Safety News is a newsletter issued approximately every eight months.  Its purpose is to provide an update on the main events and activities of the OECD Environment, Health and Safety Programme. Information on new publications arising from the Programme as well as dates and venues of upcoming events and meetings are given.

OECD Regions at a Glance 2007 highlights healthcare

21-Jun-2007

OECD's biennial Regions at a Glance looks at regional access to health care and health outcomes, and regional differences in the number of nurses and doctors.




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