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New framework will protect public health and the environment from risks posed by PFAS.
UKHSA are providing an update to previous advice regarding contaminated non-sterile alcohol-free wipes in response to continuing detection of cases and a recent death attributable to Burkholderia stabilis infection.
Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
Guidance for those producing, processing, consuming, possessing, importing or exporting chemicals covered by the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).
Get help to classify organic chemicals that contain certain permitted additives or can be dissolved in water, for import and export.
Get relief if you’re importing biological and chemical substances for research purposes from outside the EU and UK.
UKHSA and MHRA are urging the public not to use 4 specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products due to the risk of infection associated with their use.
The Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COM) assesses and advises on mutagenic risks to humans. COM is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care and the...
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
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