JRC report discusses evidence needs for chemicals policy development

The European Union Joint Research Centre has issued a report, “Addressing Evidence Needs in Chemicals Policy and Regulation.” The report provides insights into key stakeholder perceptions of the main challenges facing chemicals regulation. It also examines stakeholder views on alternative approaches to conducting toxicological studies and the role and value of the adverse outcome pathway framework. The report puts forward a set of actionable recommendations including how knowledge management systems can be designed in a user-centric fashion to address current challenges. It is available at https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC126724. The Joint Research Centre is planning a webinar in March to raise awareness of the report.