Dioxin reassessment first part has been released by the EPA

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has published the first of two volumes of its response to the National Academy of Sciences 2006 report on the EPA's original dioxin reassessment. The document is the first of two EPA reports that, together, will respond to the recommendations and comments on 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-Dioxin (TCDD) dose-response assessment included in the 2006 NAS report, Health Risks from Dioxin and Related Compounds: Evaluation of the EPA Reassessment.

The released document, Reanalysis Volume 1, includes (1) a systematic evaluation of the peer-reviewed epidemiologic studies and rodent bioassays relevant to TCDD dose-response analysis; (2) dose-response analyses using a TCDD physiologically based pharmacokinetic model that simulates TCDD blood concentrations following oral intake; and (3) an oral reference dose (RfD) for TCDD. Read more ...

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The Dioxin responsible company assets to be sold

The company responsible for the dioxin scandal, in Germany and Europe Harles and Jentzsch is to be split up this month, which could mean that farmers affected by the dioxin scandal may soon be able to partially  be recompensed for the damages they suffered. "The land and the production facility will be sold under the bankruptcy case," said the spokesman of the liquidator, Frank Pluemer.

The company is facing claims of around €20 million (US$25.673 million) from about 600 affected farmers and feed suppliers. "Those recognised as a creditor can expect to receive part of their damage claims from the liquidation," said the spokesman. However, it will take some time after the sale until the the money will be paid. Read more ...

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