SCENIHR: Protecting citizens against new health risks
Prof. Philippe Hartemann, Chair of the Scientific Committee on Emerging or Newly Identified Health Risks
In April 2013, new members of the Scientific Committee on Emerging or Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR) were nominated for the 2013-2016 term in Luxembourg.
The Committee members were selected by the European Commission as independent experts based on their outstanding scientific expertise via a public call for expression of interest. They have also to guarantee the absence of a conflict of interest which is an excluding criterion. Besides the written declaration of any conflict of interest presented at the time of their appointment, members and external experts working for SCENIHR have
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On 23 June 2013, the SCHER approved this preliminary opinion followed by an open consultation and a public hearing on the 6th of November. The SCHER will finalise the opinion taking into consideration the specific comments and suggestions.
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This Annual Review intends to report on the progress of this project about risk assessment methodologies, processes and criteria to identify fragrance allergens of concern.
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Opinions adopted
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The most recent opinions adopted are the following
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SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER SAFETY (SCCS)
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SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON EMERGING AND NEWLY IDENTIFIED HEALTH RISKS (SCENIHR)
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SCENIHR was requested by the Commission to update the previous opinion on the Safety of PIP Silicone Breast Implants adopted in February 2012. On 25 September 2013, the preliminary opinion (update 2013) was adopted, followed by an open consultation which will end on 3 January.
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SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER SAFETY (SCCS)
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Silica (nano) CAS n.l 12945-52-5; Hydrated Silica(nano) CAS n. 112926-00-8; Silica Sylilate CAS n. 68909-20-6; Silica Dimethyl silylate (nano) CAS n. 68611-44-9, Carbon black nano (Colorants)
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Fragrance vetiveryl acetate, Fragrance 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA)
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Submission IV on Hair Dye Dispersion Red 17 (B005), Bismuth citrate, Submission 1 on Hair Dye 3-amino-2,6 dimethylphenol (CAS n. 6994-64-5), A162
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Methylisothiazolinone (MI) CAS n. 2682-20-4 (P94), Cetylpyridinium chloride (P97), EcoG+ (silver in packaging)
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Thioglycolic acid and its salts (TGA) – SCCS/1520/13, Safety of Aluminium in cosmetic products
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SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS (SCHER)
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The opinion is under preparation.
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SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON EMERGING AND NEWLY IDENTIFIED HEALTH RISKS (SCENIHR)
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The opinion will soon be published for public consultation.
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The opinion is to be discussed for possible adoption during the next plenary of the SCENIHR (11/12/2013)
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The opinion is to be discussed for possible adoption during the December Plenary meeting.
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The opinion is to be discussed for possible adoption during the next plenary of SCENIHR (11/12/2013)
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This opinion is under preparation
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This opinion is under preparation.
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This opinion is under preparation.
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The opinion is under preparation.
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EU Health Prize for Journalists – Articles
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The article criticizes the lack of transatlantic communication and medical device regulation in Europe and recalls the PIP implant scandal as an example to justify such criticism. It also highlights the differences between the U.S. and the EU regarding the testing of medical devices.
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Public consultations and calls
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Meetings
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The meeting took place in Luxembourg on 19 September 2013. Read the minutes.
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Read the minutes for all working groups' meetings.
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The third SCENIHR plenary meeting took place on 25-26 September 2013. Read the minutes.
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Read the minutes for all working groups' meetings.
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The third SCHER plenary meeting took place on 19 September 2013.
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Publications
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This new fact sheet summarizes the environmental risks and indirect health effects of mercury from dental amalgam.
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Science fact-sheets explaining the opinions produced by the European Commission's non-food Committees on parabens, methylene glycol, fragrance allergens, nano zinc oxide in sun screens and scanners are now also available in FR, DE and ES.
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