Search for dissertations about: "Marlene Ågerstrand"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Marlene Ågerstrand.

2. 1. From Science to Policy : Improving environmental risk assessment andmanagement of chemicals

   Author : Marlene Ågerstrand; Christina Rudén; Magnus Breitholtz; Misse Wester; Andreas Kortenkamp; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; environmental risk assessment; chemicals; pharmaceuticals; transparency; predictability; accuracy; consistency; voluntary initiatives; ecotoxicity data; reliability evaluation; relevance evaluation; non-standard test data; CSR; risk management.;

   Abstract : A complex process like risk assessment and the subsequent risk management decision makingshould be regularly evaluated, in order to assess the need to improve its workings. In this thesisthree related matters are addressed: evaluation of environmental risk management strategies,evaluation of environmental risk assessments, and how ecotoxicity data from the open scientificliterature can be used in a systematic way in regulatory risk assessments. READ MORE

4. 2. Improving the transparency and predictability of environmental risk assessments of pharmaceuticals

   Author : Marlene Ågerstrand; Christina Rudén; Cynthia de Wit; KTH; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; environmental risk assessment; pharmaceuticals; transparency; predictability; accuracy; consistency; voluntary initiatives; reliability evaluation; non-standard test data.; Philosophy subjects; Filosofiämnen;

   Abstract : The risk assessment process and the subsequent risk management measures need tobe constantly evaluated, updated and improved. This thesis contributes to that workby considering, and suggesting improvements, regarding aspects like userfriendliness,transparency, accuracy, consistency, data reporting, data selection anddata evaluation. READ MORE

5. 3. Managing chemical risks in the EU : Data use and new approaches for decision-making

   Author : Flora Borchert; Marlene Ågerstrand; Annemarie van Wezel; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; risk management; decision-making; REACH; data use; essential use concept; Chemical Strategy for Sustainability; plant protection products; environmental risk assessment; Environmental Sciences; miljövetenskap;

   Abstract : Man-made chemicals benefit our living standards, but exposure to the (most) harmful ones can lead to negative, irreversible effects on human health and the environment. The risk management of harmful chemicals aims to protect human health and the environment from unacceptable risks. READ MORE

6. 4. Transparency within REACH? : Regulatory risk assessment of industrial chemicals

   Author : Ellen Ingre-Khans; Christina Rudén; Marlene Ågerstrand; Anna Beronius; Jeanne Duus Johansen; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; REACH; chemicals legislation; risk assessment; hazard assessment; transparency; Applied Environmental Science; tillämpad miljövetenskap;

   Abstract : Chemicals provide us with many benefits but can also have adverse effects on human health and the environment. Concerns that previous European legislations were not providing adequate protection from chemical risks resulted in a new chemicals legislation – REACH – in 2007. READ MORE

7. 5. Inconsistencies and missing links in EU chemicals legislation

   Author : Diana Kättström; Marlene Ågerstrand; Steffen Foss Hansen; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; REACH; Cosmetic Products Regulation; Biocidal Products Regulation; CLP; new hazard classes; PBT vPvB; EDC; PMT vPvM; endocrine disruptor; Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability; Environmental Sciences; miljövetenskap;

   Abstract : The EU chemicals legislation consists of the Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and the Regulation on Classification, Labelling, and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (CLP), complemented by over fifty regulations and directives regulating specific uses and products. While regulating individual uses may offer a faster and simpler approach to protecting human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals, it can also lead to inconsistencies, such as gaps and overlaps. READ MORE