Safety

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety canada.ca · 1 May 2024

Safety and Health Week Events Focus on Diversity, Inclusion, and Effective Communication in the Workplace

As part of their Safety and Health Week celebration, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is offering free webinars focused on diversity, inclusion and effective communica...

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety canada.ca · 29 Apr 2024

2024 Safety and Health Week National Launch Event Announced

The national partners of Safety and Health Week – Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), Threads of Life and Health and Safety Professionals Canada (HSPC) – will officially lau...

Crown Prosecution Service gov.uk · 25 Apr 2024

Stalking victims urged to report offences swiftly, says Attorney General

Stalking victims have been urged to report offending swiftly and with confidence to prevent the risk of further harm during National Stalking Awareness Week.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety canada.ca · 25 Apr 2024

Commit to Workplace Safety on the National Day of Mourning

On April 28, workplaces will come together to commemorate the National Day of Mourning, a day dedicated to honoring workers who have lost their lives, have been injured, or suffered an illness due ...

World Health Organization who.int · 25 Apr 2024

Spain's Secretary of State for Health discusses health priorities with WHO

WHO welcomed Mr Javier Padilla Bernáldez, Spain’s Secretary of State for Health and his delegation on 23 and 24 April 2024 to discuss joint global health priorities. Amongst others, Spain's focus i...

World Health Organization who.int · 12 Apr 2024

Enhancing Global Health and Well-Being: WHO and the Netherlands strengthen their Partnership

WHO and Netherlands Strategic Dialogue in The Hague, Netherlands 10 April 2024. Credit: Michel Mees Photography The WHO and the Netherlands convened in The Hague on 10 April 2024, to discuss joint ...

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety canada.ca · 10 Apr 2024

Scholarship Honours Women in Occupational Health and Safety

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is accepting applications for the 2024 Chad Bradley Scholarship Award.

Slovenian Radiation Protection Administration gov.si · 10 Apr 2024

Študija o pojavnosti pljučnega raka v povezavi z izpostavljenostjo radonu v zaprtih prostorih

Register raka Republike Slovenije je ob podpori Uprave Republike Slovenije za varstvo pred sevanji izvedel študijo o vplivu izpostavljenosti radonu v zaprtih prostorih na pojavnost pljučnega raka.

Food Standards Agency gov.uk · 20 Mar 2024

Guidance: Food and feed imports intelligence hub

Information on a range of border data and intelligence connected with the import of high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) and products of animal origin (POAO).

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety canada.ca · 5 Mar 2024

Free Course Focuses on Fatigue Prevention for Seafarers

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a free online course, in partnership with Transport Canada, to help those who work in the marine industry mitigate the ri...

Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia sm.ee · 1 Mar 2024

Estonian children see too many unhealthy food and drink advertisements on television

The University of Tartu conducted a study with the World Health Organization, which analyzed how much Estonian children and young people see food advertisements on television. The completed report ...

Ministry of Health of Slovenia gov.si · 26 Feb 2024

92nd regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

At today's session, the Government adopted the first measures aimed at protecting the public health system. These measures will be particularly important after 1 March, when the withdrawal of overt...

Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science gov.uk · 26 Feb 2024

Guidance: Koi herpesvirus (KHV)

How to spot koi herpesvirus (KHV), what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.

UOKiK (Urząd Ochrony Konkurencji i Konsumentów) uokik.gov.pl · 21 Feb 2024

How much wool is in wool? – charges filed by the President of UOKiK concerning the composition of Lavard and Lord clothing

The President of UOKiK, Tomasz Chróstny, has charged Lord and Polskie Sklepy Odzieżowe (Lavard brand) with misleading consumers. Laboratory tests confirmed that in many cases the stated composition...

UOKiK (Urząd Ochrony Konkurencji i Konsumentów) uokik.gov.pl · 21 Feb 2024

How much wool is in wool? – charges filed by the President of UOKiK concerning the composition of Lavard and Lord clothing

The President of UOKiK, Tomasz Chróstny, has charged Lord and Polskie Sklepy Odzieżowe (Lavard brand) with misleading consumers. Laboratory tests confirmed that in many cases the stated composition...

Patented Medicine Prices Review Board canada.ca · 16 Feb 2024

Federal Minister of Health tables the 2022 Annual Report of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board

The Honourable Mark Holland, Federal Minister of Health, today tabled the 2022 Annual Report of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) with the Clerks of the Senate and the House of Comm...

Patented Medicine Prices Review Board canada.ca · 15 Feb 2024

PMPRB releases What We Learned Report from recent Policy Roundtable

The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) today published its What We Learned Report, which summarizes the feedback received in the Policy Roundtable meetings it hosted in December. The rep...

Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN/BAFU) admin.ch · 15 Feb 2024

First Swiss Field Trial with CRISPR/Cas9-Modified Barley

Agroscope has been granted approval by the Federal Office for the Environment for a field trial with spring barley. The focus is on a barley gene that has been disabled by new breeding techniques. ...

Commission for Countering Extremism gov.uk · 15 Feb 2024

Independent report: Predicting harm among incels (involuntary celibates)

This is the largest survey of incels to-date, taken across the UK and the US. It explores their demographics, beliefs, networks and propensity to violence.

Forensic Science Regulator gov.uk · 23 Jan 2024

Guidance: DNA contamination controls: forensic medical examinations (FSR-GUI-0017)

Guidance on how to minimize the risk of DNA contamination in settings used routinely for sexual assault examinations, and police custody.

Forensic Science Regulator gov.uk · 19 Jan 2024

Guidance: Forensic medical examination of sexual offence complainants (FSR-GUI-0020)

Guidance on the recovery of items and samples believed to be relevant to an alleged sexual offence from a complainant in a dedicated facility.

Canadian Transportation Agency canada.ca · 21 Dec 2023

The Canadian Transportation Agency issues administrative monetary penalty to Air Canada for violations of the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations

Veterinary Medicines Directorate gov.uk · 12 Dec 2023

Urgent and clinically significant safety updates for veterinary medicines

Urgent and clinically significant safety updates arising from pharmacovigilance data, including reported adverse events, for veterinary medicines authorised in the UK.

Slovenian Radiation Protection Administration gov.si · 11 Dec 2023

Ocena letne doze v Sloveniji zaradi sevanja naravnega ozadja

Izdelana je nova ocena letne doza v Sloveniji zaradi sevanja naravnega ozadja, ki upošteva nova znanstvena spoznanja, meritve in analize.

Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia sm.ee · 9 Dec 2023

Expanded HPV vaccination program for boys and adolescents to launch in Estonia starting next February

The Immunoprophylaxis Expert Committee operating under the Ministry of Social Affairs has made a significant decision, recommending vaccination against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for boys as well. ...

Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection (Slovenia) gov.si · 20 Nov 2023

World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week

World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW), which started on 18 November with the European Antibiotic Awareness Day, takes place this week. Growing antimicrobial resistance is a threat to...

Commission on Human Medicines gov.uk · 31 Oct 2023

Research: Report of the Commission on Human Medicines Isotretinoin Implementation Advisory Expert Working Group

Report of the Isotretinoin Implementation Advisory Expert Working Group regarding recommendations to strengthen the safe use of isotretinoin, the acne medicine commonly known by brand names Roaccut...

Forensic Science Regulator gov.uk · 25 Oct 2023

Guidance: DNA contamination controls: laboratory (FSR-GUI-0018)

How to control and avoid contamination in laboratory activities involving DNA evidence recovery and analysis.

Patented Medicine Prices Review Board canada.ca · 25 Oct 2023

PMPRB announces next steps in Guidelines consultation process

The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) will launch the first phase of consultations on its new Guidelines by inviting stakeholders to participate in a Policy Roundtable.

Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia sm.ee · 23 Oct 2023

Reform of the EU pharmaceutical legislation got a green light from Estonian Government

On October 19, the Estonian Government endorsed the European Commission's initiative to revamp the pharmaceutical regulation in the EU. This modernisation seeks to catalyse innovation in areas of u...

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council gov.uk · 19 Oct 2023

UK study finds some seabirds may develop immunity to bird flu

The eight-strong FluMap consortium, headed by the world-leading research team at the Animal and Plant Health Agency has made a number of bird flu discoveries.

Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection (Slovenia) gov.si · 13 Oct 2023

Slovenia supporting the ban on glyphosate use

Plant Protection Products (PPPs) Legislative Section Session took place today in Brussels, within the framework of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (PAFF Committee), includi...

Slovenian Radiation Protection Administration gov.si · 3 Oct 2023

Študija o osebni izpostavljenosti visokofrekvenčnim elektromagnetnim sevanjem

Ministrstvo za zdravje, Uprava Republike Slovenije za varstvo pred sevanji in Projekt Forum EMS sta sofinancirala študijo, ki jo je izvedel Institut za neionizirna sevanja.

National Highways gov.uk · 26 Sep 2023

Corporate report: National Highways: Reported road casualties on the strategic road network

Statistics for collisions and casualties on the strategic road network (SRN).

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency gov.uk · 29 Aug 2023

Guidance: International Recognition Procedure

How to use the procedure for medicines licensing applications.

Patented Medicine Prices Review Board canada.ca · 22 Aug 2023

PMPRB report reveals most new medicines come to market with high treatment costs

The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) published today the 7th edition of its annual Meds Entry Watch report.

Health Inspectorate of Slovenia gov.si · 17 Aug 2023

Zdravstveni inšpektorat RS opozarja potrošnike glede nakupov preko tveganih spletnih strani

Nakup prehranskih dopolnil preko spleta lahko predstavlja tveganje za potrošnika. Navajamo primere, ki pri potrošnikih terjajo dodatno previdnost in kritično presojo.

Commission on Human Medicines gov.uk · 15 Aug 2023

Research: Use of UK plasma for the manufacture of albumins and vCJD risk

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has undertaken a further review of the safety of albumins manufactured from UK plasma with respect to vCJD.

Slovenian Radiation Protection Administration gov.si · 8 Aug 2023

Objavljena je Tehnična smernica za graditev glede zaščite pred radonom v stavbah

Na podlagi Pravilnika o zahtevah za novogradnje, posege v obstoječe stavbe in sanacijo obstoječih stavb zaradi varovanja zdravja ljudi pred škodljivimi učinki radona (Uradni list RS, št. 14/22, 55/...

Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia sm.ee · 2 Aug 2023

Papageno Media Award: Journalism Preserves Life

The Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs (SOM) and the Estonian Association of Young Journalists (ENAS) present the Papageno Media Award in Estonia, which recognizes the best article, radio program,...

Commission on Human Medicines gov.uk · 19 Jul 2023

Corporate report: Human Medicines Regulations 2012 Advisory Bodies Annual Report 2022

Annual Report of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 Advisory Bodies - the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) and the British Pharmacopoeia Commission.

Canadian Transportation Agency canada.ca · 12 Jul 2023

The Canadian Transportation Agency launches consultations to strengthen air passenger protection

Today, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is launching consultations on proposed amendments to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR), and invites Canadians to participate.

Canadian Transportation Agency canada.ca · 10 Jul 2023

Media Advisory - Canadian Transportation Agency to hold technical briefing on next steps to strengthen air passenger protection

Tom Oommen, Director General, Analysis and Outreach Branch and spokesperson of the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) will be holding a virtual technical briefing on the CTA's next steps in the a...

Slovenian Radiation Protection Administration gov.si · 6 Jul 2023

Izdaja potrdila o prejetih dozah ionizirajočega sevanja preko portala eUprava

Oddaja vloge za izdajo potrdila o prejetih dozah ionizirajočega sevanja je po elektronski poti možna samo z digitalnim potrdilom preko portala eUprava.

Sports Grounds Safety Authority gov.uk · 2 Jul 2023

Corporate report: Sports Grounds Safety Authority annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023

Sports Grounds Safety Authority annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency gov.uk · 30 Jun 2023

Guidance: Find a dangerous goods safety adviser

Find contact details for dangerous goods safety advisers (DGSA) that can help you transport dangerous goods safely.

Patented Medicine Prices Review Board canada.ca · 27 Jun 2023

New report examines new drugs in the pipeline that may significantly impact future drug spending in Canada 

Oncology continued to dominate the therapeutic mix of the drug pipeline in 2022.

Slovenian Radiation Protection Administration gov.si · 26 Jun 2023

Uspešno izpeljana odstranitev in prevoz visoko-radioaktivnega vira sevanja

V petek, 23. junija, in v soboto, 24. junija, sta potekala odstranitev in prevoz visoko radioaktivnega vira.

Medical Research Council gov.uk · 20 Jun 2023

Government continues delivering on £50 million funding pledge for motor neurone disease research

Around three-quarters of the £50 million funding pledged towards cutting edge research into motor neurone disease (MND) has now been handed out to projects across the UK, the government has announc...

Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection (Slovenia) gov.si · 2 Jun 2023

Minister Šinko and Commissioner Kyriakides on food safety

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Irena Šinko met today with the European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food.