Government Websites Relevant to EDCs
The list below is not comprehensive nor endorsed by EPF. It is provided as a starting point for those interested in governmental activities related to EDCs.
Click on the Name of the Resource below to visit the website.
| Name | Description | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Computational Toxicology Data (USEPA) | Open access, downloadable toxicology data including high-throughput screening, rapid exposure and dose information, animal toxicity, ecotoxicology. | US Regulatory Database |
| Endocrine Disruptor Knowledge Base (EDKB) | Resource for scientists to access endocrine activity data and foster the development of computational predictive toxicology models | US Regulatory Database |
| Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP) | Information about the EDSP, endocrine disruption, research, chemical screening and testing and regulations. | US Regulatory Agency |
| Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP)--Policies and Regulations | List of policies and regulations that established and impact the EDSP | US Regulatory Agency |
| EPA Rebuilds Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program to Better Assess Human Endocrine Effects of Pesticides (October 2023) | USEPA announces release of a strategic plan to ensure its assessment of pesticides more efficiently and effectively evaluate the potential for endocrine effects in humans. | US Regulatory Agency |
| Estrogens, Steroidal (Report on Carcinogens, Fifteenth Edition) | Report on Carcinogens is published by National Toxicology Program | NTP Document |
| European Commission --Strategy and Policy - Endocrine Disruptors | Strategy, policy, objectives of the European Union | EU Agency |
| Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act | Act amends the Toxic Substances Control Act. | US Legislation |
| Guidance for the Indentification of Endocrine Disruptors in the Context of Regulations (EU) No 528/2012 and (EC) No 1107/2009 (ECHA/EFSA) | Guidance that describes how to perform hazard identification for endocrine-disrupting properties by following the scientific criteria which are outlined in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 and Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 for biocidal products and plant protection products, respectively. | EU Guidance Document |
| National Toxicology Program | Source for toxicological information on endocrine disruptors. | US Regulatory Agency |
| National Toxicology Program - Integrated Chemical Environment (ICE) | Provides data and appropriate tools to support developpment and evaluation of new, revised, and alternative methods. Free online access to data sets and tools. | US Regulatory Database |
| NIEHS Endocrine Disruptors | NIEHS research program in endocrine disruptors includes fact sheet, consensus statement. | US Regulatory Agency |
| OECD Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships Project {(Q)SARs] | EU funded, this project has developed various outcomes such as the principles for validation of (Q)SAR models, QSAR Toolbox, and guidance documents. | EU Agency |
| OECD Work Related to Endocrine Disrupters | Informational website detailing OECD work on testing and assessment of endocrine disruptors. Links to guidance documents, test guidelines. | EU Agency |
| Pesticide Registration (USEPA) | Website provides information on pesticide registration process, laws, fees and exemptions, manuals. | US Regulatory Agency |
| Summary of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act | Section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) authorizes EPA to set tolerances, or maximum residue limits, for pesticide residues on foods. | US Legislation |
| Toxic Substances Control - 15 USC Ch.53 | TSCA as amended by Lautenberg Act | US Legislation |
| Understanding REACH (ECHA) | European Chemicals Agency explains EU regulation REACH, how it works and effect on companies | EU Agency |
| Understanding the Principles of REACH (NSF) | National Science Foundation provides an overview of European regulation REACH; how it is used at NSF and how it applies to NSF registration or certification of products. | EU Agency |
| USEPA Summary of the Toxic Substances Control Act | Summary of TSCA, amendments and history of the Act | US Legislation |