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Using LC-MS/MS to optimize the OECD 456 H295R steroidogenesis assay for sensitive and selective detection

Assessing in vitro steroidogenesis endpoints is an important early step in establishing the endocrine disruptor (ED) potential of your crop protection product. Many regulators worldwide now require this information as part of the registration and approval process; for example, in the E.U., the updated pesticide and biocide directives now requests …

What the new EU endocrine disruptor assessment means for renewal of your active ingredients

Introduction The new EU requirements for endocrine disruptor identification will impact any active ingredient (AI) renewals with expected decisions from November 2018 onwards. Learn more about these requirements and key strategies to meet them, below[CS1] [CS2]. The European Commission has adopted new criteria for identifying endocrine disruptors (EDs) – these criteria …