Global Chemical Regulatory Updates – November 2024
Global Chemical Regulatory Updates – November 2024Dec 06, 2024fromChemradarbyChemradarChemicalsRisk AssessmentTrade Com.
Metallurgy, Chemicals
Stunning Reversal: EU Axes RoHS Directive’s TBBP-A and MCCPs Restriction Proposals
On December 10, 2024, the EU abandoned its plan to restrict Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP-A) and medium-chain chlorinated.
NASA picks challenging landing site for its asteroid-sampling robot
“Nightingale” site, on Bennu’s northern flank, could preserve organics".
Hunting for new epilepsy drugs, and capturing lightning from space
On this week’s show: Tracing the roots of epilepsy, and watching lightning, terrestrial gamma ray bursts, and elves from the iInternational sSpace sStation".
Sweet potato can warn neighbors of insect attacks
Breeding potatoes that produce chemical compound could provide an all-natural pest defense".
Elsevier deal with France disappoints open-access advocates
Agreement allows yearlong delay before papers become free to read".
Spacecraft spots asteroid debris responsible for spectacular meteor shower
The 20-million-kilometer-long trail of dust is coming from a space rock known as Phaethon".
NIH director pledges to move quickly on recommendations to stop sexual harassment
Advisory group calls for wide-ranging changes to policies for labs receiving NIH grants that would parallel process for research misconduct".
Lymph vessels on a chip reveal possible new drug target for lymphedema
Approach shows success in mice, but has yet to be tested in people".
Chinese trade in hides has led to global donkey massacre
Surging demand for ejiao, a traditional Chinese medicine, sends populations crashing".
