CRD Live Online Training Event: Human Health Endocrine Disruption GB Assessment of Pesticide and Biocide Active Substances and Biocide Products

Live online

22 September 2025 - 23 September 2025

 

Introduction

This event will focus on the toxicological endocrine disruption (ED) assessment of pesticide and biocide active substances and biocide products and will present the current evaluation approach used by HSE.

The training will be delivered by HSE regulatory specialists and will include sessions on the guidance currently available.  The focus will be on helping attendees understand how to improve the quality of their applications by demonstrating how these dossiers are assessed by HSE as the regulator responsible for approvals and authorisations under the Biocidal Products and the Plant Protection Products regimes in GB.

The course will cover:

• ED criteria for pesticide and biocide active substances and associated European Chemicals Agency/European Food Safety Authority guidance
• Overview of toxicology ED assessment scheme for biocide/pesticide active substances
  • General approach and information sources for adversity and activity
  • Specificity of adverse effects
  • Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Conceptual Framework for testing and assessment of EDs
• Templates, spreadsheets, and assessment guiding principles
• Assessment of T (thyroid) modality, including data gaps, MoA (mode of action) analysis and DNT (developmental neurotoxicity) considerations
• Case studies to illustrate T modality assessment with potential different outcomes
• Assessment of EAS (estrogen-androgen-steroidogenesis) modalities, including deficient datasets, data gaps and MoA analysis
• Case studies to illustrate EAS modalities' assessment with potential different outcomes
• Endocrine disruption assessment of co-formulants in biocidal products
• Update on EU and international developments
  • ED hazard classes and criteria under CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) and GHS (Globally Harmonised Systems of the classification and labelling of chemicals)
  • Proposal for new ED data requirements within the EU REACH - (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals)

Download the programme for the day here.

Who should attend?

Those who already carry out toxicological endocrine disruptor assessments of pesticide and biocide substances and biocide products or have an interest in the evaluation approach used by HSE.

Live Online Course Information

All you will need is an internet-connected computer, laptop or tablet, plus a webcam and microphone. We do not recommend using a smartphone. Before you book, please check that you meet the Zoom System Requirements and run a diagnostic test to ensure the software is compatible with your firewall settings. If this does not work, try adjusting your settings or contact your IT department about permitting the website.

Price

£835 per person

 

 

Book Course

Please note that all courses must be paid for via credit card at the time of booking.

Some of our training courses can also be delivered in-company, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Email: HSEtraining@hse.gov.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)203 028 3704

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