Precautionary principle

Paradigm Convergence Technologies Corporation’s Hydrolyte® can be used to kill Monkeypox virus

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Monkeypox is caused by the Monkeypox virus, an enveloped double-stranded DNA virus which belongs to a group of viruses that is more susceptible to disinfectants than other types of viruses.

Key Points: 
  • Monkeypox is caused by the Monkeypox virus, an enveloped double-stranded DNA virus which belongs to a group of viruses that is more susceptible to disinfectants than other types of viruses.
  • While there are no disinfectants registered for use against monkeypox, all products with EVP claims have been tested against viruses that are more difficult to kill than monkeypox.
  • EPA expects products on its List of Disinfectants for Emerging Viral Pathogens to kill monkeypox when used according to the label directions.
  • The company acquires and holds rights to innovative products and technologies, which are commercialized through its owned operating subsidiary, Paradigm Convergence Technologies Corporation (PCT Corp).

Press release - Parliament calls on EU Commission to step up action against dangerous chemicals

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Saturday, July 11, 2020

It calls on the Commission to come up with a new chemicals strategy that effectively ensures that health and the environment are well protected, by minimising exposure to hazardous chemicals.

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  • It calls on the Commission to come up with a new chemicals strategy that effectively ensures that health and the environment are well protected, by minimising exposure to hazardous chemicals.
  • Further regulatory measures are needed to protect vulnerable groups in particular such as children, pregnant and breastfeeding women and the elderly.
  • According to MEPs, the new chemicals strategy must fully reflect the precautionary principle and the polluter-pays principle, and ensure more transparent approval processes.
  • Next steps

    The resolution is Parliaments input to a new EU chemicals strategy for sustainability to be presented by the Commission this autumn.

Press release - MEPs call on EU Commission to step up action against dangerous chemicals

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

It also says that further regulatory measures are needed to adequately protect vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant and breastfeeding women and the elderly.

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  • It also says that further regulatory measures are needed to adequately protect vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant and breastfeeding women and the elderly.
  • The new chemicals strategy must fully reflect the precautionary principle and the polluter-pays principle, as well as being more transparent during the approval process.
  • The EU must also minimise and progressively replace animal testing through expanded use of new approach methodologies and intelligent testing strategies.
  • Next steps

    The resolution, which still has to be adopted by Plenary, is Parliaments input to the upcoming EU chemicals strategy for sustainability foreseen to be presented by the Commission this autumn.

Cornucopia Continues Commitment to NOSB Reporting & Testimony

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Asserting its watchdog role within the organic community, Cornucopia continues its biannual coverage of the USDA's National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting.

Key Points: 
  • Asserting its watchdog role within the organic community, Cornucopia continues its biannual coverage of the USDA's National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting.
  • The NOSB is a 15-member expert advisory panel set up by Congress to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act.
  • In advance of the meeting, Cornucopia submitted official written comments .
  • Bio-based mulch films and fenbendazole: Cornucopia urges the NOSB to exercise the precautionary principle when considering these materials.