Regulatory Science Associates

Literature searches for AIR submissions

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:23:24 +0000

RSA offers a literature search service meeting the requirements for REACH registration and also EFSA guidance for the submission of literature review reports (LRR) for the approval of pesticide active substances under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009.

Community Rolling Action Plan – Need Support?

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:16:49 +0000

Needing support for human health assessment questions arising for substances included in the first Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP)? RSA provides specialist consultancy, including assessment of potential for endocrine disruption, CMR issues and STOT-RE classification.

Launch of REACH Compliance Assist

admin — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:00:30 +0000

To assist your company or consortium in addressing all technical issues associated with REACH, RSA is pleased to announce a further development of its strategic partnership with WCA Environment with the launch of:

RSA offers independent study management and monitoring services of mammalian toxicity studies

admin — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:44:29 +0000

As ECHA considers test proposals submitted under REACH for substances registered in 2010, RSA is promoting its independent study management and monitoring services of mammalian toxicity studies. We have particular experience with reproductive and long-term toxicity studies as required under Annex IX and X of REACH. These services are also offered to assist clients with preparation for 2013 REACH submissions.

For more information click here [PDF].

Contact Ann Evans.

Programme for Jan 2011 Conference: Novel Approaches to Safety Evaluation & Risk Assessment

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:40:12 +0000

The final programme for the Joint Conference on 18-19 January 2011 entitled “Novel Approaches to Safety Evaluation & Risk Assessment”, co-hosted by RSA, is now available here [PDF].

Venue: Cranage Hall, Cheshire CW4 8EW, UK.

For further information, please call 01625 262400.

RSA represented at SOT 2011 Washington DC

admin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:39:24 +0000

Two RSA representatives, Mac Provan and Charlotte Croudace will be available to meet you at our stand #1121 at the SOT Anniversary Meeting, 6th-10th March 2011. Please use the “Contact us” page for further information.

Jan 2011 Conference: Novel Approaches to Safety Evaluation & Risk Assessment

admin — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:07:40 +0000

RSA are co-hosting a Joint Conference 18-19 January 2011 entitled “Novel Approaches to Safety Evaluation & Risk Assessment”.

Venue: Cranage Hall, Cheshire CW4 8EW, UK.

For further information, please call 01625 262400

Dr Jenny Odum speaking at post-conference workshop of Informa Life Sciences’ 10th Annual AGCHEM Forum Conference

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:40:46 +0000

Dr Jenny Odum will be speaking at the post conference workshop on Endocrine Disruptors of the Informa Life Sciences’ 10th Annual AGCHEM Forum Conference – part of CIR 2010, being held on 8 – 9 September 2010 at the Cite Centre de Congrès, Lyon, France.

Details can be found here.

The workshop date is 10 September 2010. The summary agenda for the workshop is here.

Jenny’s talk title is: “Testing for Endocrine Disruption Effects on Human Health” and includes:

• Testing strategies for effects on human health
• Current and future assays
• Toxicological endpoints and hazard determination
• Case study example

Jenny will also be at the conference on Sept 9th and would pleased to meet anyone interested in RSA.

Hayes’ Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology, 2-Volume Set

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:40:45 +0000

The third edition of the Hayes’ Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology, 2-Volume Set has been published, for which Dr Sandra Allen of RSA has been a significant contributor.

This landmark reference work consists of 2 volumes and totals approximately 3,530 pages. Written by international experts from academia, government, and the private sector, the Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology is an in-depth examination of critical issues related to the need for, use of, and nature of chemicals used in modern pest management. This updated third edition carries on the book’s tradition of serving as the definitive reference on pesticide toxicology and recognizes the seminal contribution of Wayland J. Hayes, Jr., co-editor of the first edition.

Key features include:

A comprehensive look at all aspects of toxicology, with a clear exposition of hazard-identification and dose-response relationships in each chapter featuring pesticide agents and actions
All major classes of pesticides while critically evaluating the different routes of pesticide exposure

This major reference work is available online via ScienceDirect with full search and linking capability, as well as in a limited print edition. Be sure to encourage your institution to purchase a copy today!

RSA will attend ECPA Regulatory Conference, 27-28 May 2010 in Sevilla, Spain

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:21:30 +0000

Judy Knight and Paula Batten will be attending this conference and available for meetings. Please use the ‘Contact us’ page for further information.