Assessing risk of chemicals to wildlife is huge challenge that requires new approach
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/01/200124125533.htm
The analysis, led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), says the sheer number of chemicals and substances is making it increasingly challenging to carry out the risk assessments required to check all products are completely safe for wildlife.
The EU's REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation 2006 set an important precedent -- that the onus to demonstrate a chemical was safe for humans and the environment should lie with the manufacturer.
