Overview
ECETOC conducts research and workshops on chemical risk assessment, toxicity testing, and exposure assessment. The organization maintains tools and databases for ecotoxicological research, including the HSSD Tool for aquatic threshold concentrations and the Human Exposure Assessment Tools Database (heatDB).
In the news
- Have you registered for our 2027 Scoping Meeting yet? Come discuss topics and project ideas that could become part of ECETOC's next scientific programming or Cefic-LRI's funded research! We look forward to seeing you in Brussels in February 2027!
- Only 5 of 25 key EU chemical regulations define biodiversity. So how do we know they protect it? This is the question behind a new publication from the ECETOC Task Force “Assessing risks to biodiversity from exposure to chemicals”, now out in Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management. The task force brought together 20 experts from industry, academia, the JRC and ECHA. They reviewed EU legislation, EU funded research and the scientific literature. 🔍 What they found 📜 Only 3 of the 25 documents address how to
- New publication from the ECETOC Scientific Perspective on in vivo DNT Task Force, open access in Archives of Toxicology ECETOC is pleased to share a newly published review: “Scientific Perspectives on In Vivo Developmental Neurotoxicity Testing: Study Design, Regulatory Context, and Future Directions.” The paper provides a comprehensive overview of current approaches to developmental neurotoxicity (DNT) assessment, examining scientific considerations, regulatory applications, and future directions for testing strategies. It
- Join us for the 4th Online Workshop on Harmonisation and Standardisation of Test Methods: The Challenges of NAMs and Advanced Materials New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) can reduce reliance on animal testing and the cost of safety assessment. But developing a method is only part of the task. For NAMs to be used in practice, they need to be harmonised, standardised and accepted by regulators worldwide. Nano and advanced materials add a further challenge, as their properties often require test methods to be updated. As a partner in the
- Less than two weeks left to submit | Deadline: 30 September 2026, COB There is still time to help shape future research priorities in chemical assessment. ECETOC and Cefic LRI are inviting scientists, researchers, regulators and other experts to submit proposals ahead of our Joint Scoping Meeting in Brussels, 1 to 3 February 2027. 📢 Registration is now open. You can secure your place at the meeting while proposals are still being accepted. We are looking for ideas that advance practical, scientifically grounded approaches to
- New ECETOC expert report on OECD TG 309: Surface Water Composition and Relevant Conditions A new expert meeting report is now available on the ECETOC website exploring how OECD TG 309 can be made more robust and environmentally relevant for chemical persistence assessment. The report reflects discussions among experts from industry, academia and regulatory authorities. While OECD TG 309 remains an important tool for assessing aerobic degradation in surface water, participants highlighted the sensitivity of test outcomes to factors
- We’re Hiring: Join the ECETOC Team as a Trainee! Are you passionate about science, regulatory toxicology, and making a real-world impact at the intersection of industry, academia, and policy? ECETOC is excited to announce that we’re looking for a Trainee to join our dynamic and collaborative team in Brussels for a 6-12 month traineeship starting in September-October 2026. This role offers a unique chance to work alongside top scientists and decision-makers while gaining invaluable experience in regulatory science and chemicals
- The draft agenda for the 2nd MARII Summit is now available, offering a first look at the speakers and topics that will shape this year’s discussions. https://lnkd.in/eJe26fKn MARII, the Microplastics Advanced Research and Innovation Initiative, brings together researchers, regulators, and industry to strengthen the science behind microplastics risk assessment. Join us in Vancouver, 10 to 12 November 2026. 🗒️ Check the agenda and register 🏨 Book your accommodations using MARII’s discounted rate before the room block sells out.
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