The occurrence of selected hydrocarbons in food on sale at petrol station shops and comparison with food from other shops – a literature survey

Jan 17, 2000

Report no. 00/51: This study presents the results of a review of reports on the occurrence of some hydrocarbons in food in relation to the sales location, with a particular emphasis on petrol station shops. The principal selected hydrocarbons are volatile components...

The European Union legislative process

Nov 21, 1999

Report no. 99/61: This report updates Report 95/64 and describes the legislative process in the European Union, as amended by the Amsterdam Treaty of 1997. The legislative process in the EU is illustrated in the form of a flow chart.

Тhe health effects of PM2.5 (including ultrafine particles)

Nov 17, 1999

Report no. 99/60: A review has been prepared of the health effects of exposure to PM2.5 particles (aerodynamic diameter < 2.5 μm), including so-called ultrafine particles (aerodynamic diameter < 0.1 μm). The report covers briefly sources, composition and...

A test method to assess the ‘inherent’ biodegradability of oil products

Oct 21, 1999

Report no. 99/59: This report describes the development of a test method for assessing the potential of oil products to be biodegraded in the environment (‘inherent’ biodegradability). The method produced was based on International Standard ISO 14593 (‘CO2Headspace...

Еnvironmental exposure to benzene

Oct 17, 1999

Report no. 2/99: A review is provided of the health risks from environmental exposure to benzene.Sources and levels of benzene exposure of the general public have been identified from literature. Model calculations are presented of the daily absorbed dose of benzene...